Social Work Degree

The social work program at Columbia College – South Carolina 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 South Carolina colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Columbia College – South Carolina

7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC

Columbia College provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Columbia, SC and operated as a private institution. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Nearly a thousand students enroll at Columbia College yearly.

Students may choose from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Education
• Psychology
• Family And Consumer Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Most common scores among students admitted to this school are within the range of 19 - 24 for the ACT exam, or 900 - 1120 for the SAT exam. 69% of students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 31% choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $28,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs approximately $3,700 for the year. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Columbia College participates in athletic programs through the NAIA's Appalachian Athletic Conference in Basketball.

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study offered, and more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.columbiasc.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Columbia College – South Carolina 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

• Columbia, SC
  • Total Employment: 160
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $60030

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

• Columbia, SC
  • Total Employment: 380
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.07
  • Average Annual Salary: $37580

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