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Social Work

GNTC Public Service Technology programs combine classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and practicum experience to ensure that students possess the most current knowledge and skills required in their chosen profession.
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Social Work

The Social Work Assistant Program is designed to prepare individuals to obtain entry-level employment in public and private social service agencies. The social worker assistant is equipped with the skills, knowledge, values, and sensitivity to effectively serve human needs in a variety of community settings.

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Social Work

Program Pathways

GNTC’s Program Pathways can be used as advising guides or maps to help determine which courses they need to take and when to take them. By following the course of study outlined in the specific degree, diploma or certificate pathway, GNTC students will know the necessary prerequisite courses they need to continue in the chosen program of study.

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  • Social Work Assistant (SW23) Degree
  • Social Work Assistant (SW12) Diploma
  • Addictions Specialist (AS41) Certificate
  • Domestic and Family Violence Specialist (DVP1) Certificate

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(From left) Baili Coast, Laiya Coast, G.W. Owens, Angela Owens and Byron Coast pose for a selfie. Laiya Coast earned an associate degree in Health Care Management.
Video: 2025 Fall Commencement Ceremony
In case you missed our live stream of the 2025 Fall Commencement Ceremony at the end of last semester, here it is again with some additional graphics. Congratulations to all of our graduates!
(From left) Baili Coast, Laiya Coast, G.W. Owens, Angela Owens and Byron Coast pose for a selfie. Laiya Coast earned an associate degree in Health Care Management.
GNTC honors Fall 2025 graduates
Approximately 300 Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students crossed the stage of the Dalton Convention Center on Thursday, Dec. 4, to the cheers of their families, friends and instructors.
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GNTC’s 2024 Fall Commencement Ceremony to be held Dec. 12

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