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ACCEPTANCE RATE

67.48%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

98%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

11:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

36

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$21,117

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Social Work Degree

The social work program at Azusa Pacific University 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 California colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Azusa Pacific University

707 Broadway-Ste 300, San Diego, CA

APU, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Azusa, CA, the school resides in a suburban setting for students to study in. The Nondenominational Christian affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Approximately 9,300 students are enrolled yearly at APU.

Areas of study offered at Azusa Pacific University include but are not limited to:

  • Education
  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Communications And Journalism

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions office. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score in a range of 990 - 1200 on the SAT, or 21 - 27 for the ACT is common among admitted students. APU has an acceptance rate of about 51% of which only 31% chose to enroll. More information on the APU admissions process can be obtained via the school's portal or by requesting information here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $33,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Student housing is available for students and costs around $5,500 for the year. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided as grants or student loans.

The Azusa Pacific University "Cougars" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

  • Baseball (NAIA Division I)
  • Basketball (NAIA Division I)
  • Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
  • Football (NAIA Division I)

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Azusa Pacific University has offered the following academic levels for students:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Bachelor's Degree39
Master's Degree80

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male12
Female107

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
American Indian1
Asian10
Black6
Hispanic64
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders1
White24
Multiple Races3
Non Resident Alien1
Unknown9

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Social Work program at Azusa Pacific University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

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

  • San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
    • Total Employment: 1
    • Average Hourly Rate: $33.40
    • Average Annual Salary: $69470

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

Salary & Wages

  • San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
    • Total Employment: 830
    • Average Hourly Rate: $27.23
    • Average Annual Salary: $56630

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

  • San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
    • Total Employment: 360
    • Average Hourly Rate: $16.31
    • Average Annual Salary: $33920

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

  • San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
    • Total Employment: 1
    • Average Hourly Rate: $20.43
    • Average Annual Salary: $42490

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

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the students Azusa Pacific University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, Azusa Pacific University may provide services including:

  • Distance learning
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Work study style employment
  • Assistance to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

Azusa Pacific University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Pacific West Conference)
  • Basketball (Pacific West Conference)
  • Track and Field (Pacific West Conference)
  • Football (Great Northeast Athletic Conference)
  • Gymnastics
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo