Social Work Degree

The social work program at Bennett College for Women 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 North Carolina colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Bennett College for Women

Also known as Bennett College / Bennett

100 Belmont-Mt Holly Road, Belmont, NC

Bennett College for Women is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Greensboro, NC. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were established after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. The low student to teacher ratio and access to faculty is due primarily to the small student body, nearly 800 students, maintained by Bennett College for Women.

A list of some of the programs offered are:

• Journalism
• Biology
• Psychology
• Business Administration

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Bennett College for Women accepts about 60 percent of students applying yearly. Of those accepted, about 18 percent of students enrolled. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $18,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's tuition calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $4,100. Students attending Bennett College for Women may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

Students who would like to see more about Bennett College for Women may take a look at their website at http://www.bennett.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bennett College for Women offers a bachelor's degree program in social work.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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

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

• Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
  • Total Employment: 470
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.00
  • Average Annual Salary: $72790

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

• Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
  • Total Employment: 170
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.76
  • Average Annual Salary: $51500

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

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

• Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $48970

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