Social Work Degree

The social work program at Sauk Valley Community College prepares students for careers as an adolescent specialist, child and family social worker, healthcare social worker, mental health and substance abuse social worker, and more. The program focuses on social welfare administration and counseling, as well as studying organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Program courses include: social welfare policy, case work planning, social counseling and intervention strategies, and administrative procedures and regulations. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Sauk Valley Community College (UIS)

One University Plaza, Springfield, IL

About
Sauk Valley Community College, located in Dixon, Illinois, was founded in 1965. The school is an open enrollment two year institution providing transfer opportunities and career education. The school serves about 5000 students annually and its service areas include the counties Lee, Henry, Bureau, Ogle, Whiteside and Carroll. The school is also located near a number of historical sites, including Ronald Reagan's birthplace and boyhood home.

Academics
Sauk Valley Community College offers students career and transfer opportunities through a variety of programs designed to assist in meeting student goals. Career programs provide students with the training and knowledge necessary to enter the workforce as professionals. Graduates of these programs will earn a certificate or associate degree, demonstrating one's qualifications and allowing one to obtain an entry level position immediately after completion of the program.

Transfer programs complete the first two years of a four year education at a low cost. Once completed, students will be able to apply to a college or university of their choosing. Different colleges and universities have different standards for transfer admission, and students should meet with an academic advisor in order to determine their curriculum for transfer.

Programs offered include:

• Business
• Criminal Justice
• History
• Psychology
• Sociology

Admissions and Financial Aid
As an open enrollment institution, students meeting the minimum requirements for admissions. Students must complete the application for admission, after which it is recommended that new students participate in orientation and meet with an academic advisor to plan their curriculum. Registration takes place shortly before the start of each semester.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants. Students in need of financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as well as other supporting applications which will then be used to determine need, eligibility and awards. Students may be asked for additional financial information prior to the disbursement of funds in order to ensure informational accuracy.

Career Options for Graduates

Social and Community Service Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, social and community service managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Springfield, IL
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.85
  • Average Annual Salary: $66250

Marriage and Family Therapists

Description

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems. Apply psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of services to individuals, couples, and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed nervous and mental disorders.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, marriage and family therapists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 14.8% from 2014 to 2024

Counselors, All Other

Description

All counselors not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, counselors, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Springfield, IL
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.56
  • Average Annual Salary: $53170

Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Description

Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, child, family, and school social workers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Springfield, IL
  • Total Employment: 350
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.29
  • Average Annual Salary: $75490

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).