Social Work Degree

The social work program at Briar Cliff 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 Iowa colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Briar Cliff University

1990 Heath St, Waterloo, IA

Briar Cliff University is a nonprofit private university that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Sioux City, IA, in a predominantly urban area. The Roman Catholic affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Over 1,200 students enroll at Briar Cliff University yearly.

Areas of study offered at Briar Cliff University include:

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

The school operates under an open enrollment policy, accepting any students that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of school records, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be requested for certain programs. More information on admissions can be found at briarcliff.edu.

Tuition is approximately $27,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. The price of on-campus housing is around $4,100 annually. Some students at Briar Cliff University may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Briar Cliff University Chargers participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NAIA organization. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division II)

For a complete list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.briarcliff.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Briar Cliff University 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

• Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA
  • Total Employment: 180
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.36
  • Average Annual Salary: $50680

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

Salary & Wages

• Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA
  • Total Employment: 210
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.06
  • Average Annual Salary: $47960

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