Social Work Degree

The social work program at Bethel College – North Newton 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 Kansas colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Bethel College – North Newton

335 E Swensson St, Lindsborg, KS

Bethel College - North Newton is a nonprofit private school that has a large number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in North Newton, KS, in a predominantly rural area. The high teacher to student ratio and access to faculty and teachers are due primarily to the small student body, over 500 students, maintained by Bethel College - North Newton.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Bethel College - North Newton offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Public Administration And Social Services

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1240 to 1490 for the SAT exam and between 20 to 26 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to Bethel College - North Newton. 70% of those students that apply are admitted to Bethel College - North Newton, of which 39% choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $24,000 for the year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Housing is available for students and costs approximately $4,300 each year. Students enrolled at Bethel College - North Newton may qualify for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Bethel College - North Newton through the NAIA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Available sports offered may include the following:

• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Football (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)
• Soccer (NAIA Division II)
• Tennis (NAIA Division II)

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Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bethel College – North Newton 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

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

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

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