Social Work Degree

The social work program at Concordia College at Moorhead 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 Minnesota colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Concordia College at Moorhead

One North College Street, Northfield, MN

About
Concordia University, located in Moorhead, Minnesota, was founded in 1891. The school was established to assist in the development and maintenance of Norwegian culture among settlers who had come to the area ten years prior. The school was established with a Lutheran foundation, and is part of the University of Concordia System, a collection of ten schools that operate independently but share information and resources as well as the Concordia name. The school has grown since its establishment, but maintains its religious background and dedication to providing students to a quality education.

Academics
Concordia offers over 60 programs of study to ensure that enrolled students will pursue an education that meets their interests. These programs result in a four year degree and may be augmented through the addition of a minor. Additionally, study abroad programs and internships are available to broaden one's experience. The school boasts a 13 to 1 student to teacher ratio, allowing for a more personalized academic experience.

Programs offered include:

• Graphic Design
• Accounting
• Business
• Communication
• History

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at Concordia University may complete their admissions application online. Students must also submit transcripts, standardized test scores and at least two letters of recommendation. Once received in full, the material provided will be reviewed and a decision will be made regarding admissions. Once a final decision is rendered, it will be sent to the student as soon as possible.

Financial aid is available in the form of scholarships, loans, grants, and work study programs. Financial aid is distributed based on need, with those of lower incomes being given more to assist with tuition and expenses.Students must provide the school with financial information which will be used to determine eligibility and awards. The financial aid office also assists in the application process and may be visited or contacted for additional assistance.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Concordia College at Moorhead 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).