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Overview
Social Work is a rewarding career dedicated to supporting people within a community. The Social Work coursework is designed to prepare students to successfully transfer to a four-year institution and apply to a B.S. Social Work program. Getting an associate's degree is a first step toward the bachelor's degree and licensure as a Social Worker.
Social Workers are employed in a variety of fields including:
- Health care
- Social services for underrepresented populations
- Governmental organizations
- Advocacy work
- Child and family services
- Nonprofit support services
- Many more
Mission
The mission of the Social Work Program at the College of Western Idaho (CWI) is to help students begin to develop diversity-competent social work skills while preparing students for transfer to a four-year institution. The mission shall be achieved through creating: a foundation in ethical generalist practice; the ability to think critically about social policy, research, and the helping process; and the experience of applying social work concepts to real world situations.
Why This Program
The Social Work Program is designed to build student knowledge and skills in helping capacities. Service Learning is incorporated in the Social Work courses.
Requirements and Costs
Degrees and Certificates
Explore the resources below for information, dates, and deadlines related to admissions, financial aid, registration, and next steps.
Dates & Deadlines for Credit Programs | Summer 2023 | Fall 2023 | Spring 2024 |
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Priority Registration Begins 1 | N/A | Apr 10 | Nov 13 (2023) |
Open Registration Begins | Feb 27 | Apr 17 | Nov 20 (2023) |
Financial Aid Priority Deadline | May 13 | Jul 29 | Dec 16 (2023) |
Admission Deadline 2 | May 27 | Aug 12 | Jan 6 |
Last Day to Register for Classes | Jun 2 | Aug 18 | Jan 12 |
Tuition and Fees Due | Jun 2 | Aug 18 | Jan 12 |
Classes Begin 3 | Jun 5 | Aug 21 | Jan 16 |
1 Priority registration is limited to continuing students. Students are assigned a registration time based on their cumulative credits earned. Students should check myCWI and their CWI email to learn their assigned registration time. Students may register online anytime on or after their assigned registration time.
2 The Admission Deadline for international students is earlier than the deadline for non-international students and is only available during the fall and spring semesters. Please consult the Academic Calendar for the international student admission deadlines.
3 Classes in shorter sessions (including 4-, 5-, and 8-week sessions) may begin before or after this date. Please refer to the specific class session sections beneath the full Academic Calendar for more information.
Advising
Navigating your way through college can be confusing, especially if you try to go it alone. CWI offers advising assistance to help in deciding which courses you need to take to reach your education and career goals. Visit Advising or contact One Stop Student Services for more information.
The Social Work program requires 65 hours of Service Learning in addition to coursework. Students preparing to apply to a competitive program should maintain a strong GPA, be able to pass a background check, and secure letters of recommendation from supervisors and faculty.
Students should work with their CWI Advisor to ensure course work aligns with the requirements for admission into their four-year Bachelor's program of choice.
Career Info
Professions
- Child Social Worker
- Family Social Worker
- School Social Worker
- Healthcare Social Worker
- Mental Health Social Worker
- Substance Abuse Social Worker
- Social Work Teacher
- Social and Community Service Manager
- Rehabilitation Counselor
- Mental Health Counselor
- Eligibility Interviewer for Government Programs
Social Workers are employed in a variety of fields including:
- Health care
- Social services for underrepresented populations
- Governmental organizations
- Advocacy work
- Child and family services
- Nonprofit support services
- Many more
Locations
Instructors
Program Department Chair
Instructor(s)
Respectful Community
College of Western Idaho is committed to maintaining a Respectful Community by providing equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate in services, benefits, or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, age, or any other legally protected status. More on Title IX
News and Blogs

College of Western Idaho took over Memorial Stadium in a BOLD way Thursday night during CWI Night at the Hawks raising more than $1,000 for scholarships.

Speak Up! Ink Up!, a charity event hosted by 2022 College of Western Idaho graduate, Craig Petersen, raises nearly $11,500 for Idaho foster children.

Congratulations to Social Work faculty, Hilary Cobb, named College of Western Idaho’s Faculty of Distinction for January 2022.

Social work students have been busy this year working in partnership with the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections.

Social Work students complete service-learning hours at the YMCA THRIVE Center for neurodiverse individuals and their families.
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