Social Work Degree

The social work program at Concordia University – Portland 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 Oregon colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Concordia University – Portland

1425 NE Irving Street, Bldg 300, Portland, OR

Concordia University – Portland, located in Portland, Oregon, was founded in 1905 to assist and meet the needs of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.  The school transformed into a university over the years, offering a variety of programs and areas of study to assist in a student's personal development.

The school enrolls approximately 2000 students annually, primarily from the Pacific Northwest.  Concordia University is a Christian university dedicated to the preparation of leaders and the transformation of society, and as such employs a dedicated staff and faculty to realize those goals.

Academics

Concordia University offers a variety of academic options for students, beginning with certificate programs all the way to graduate level programs. The school offers career training programs that result in an associate degree, or more traditional options that confer a bachelor's degree upon completion. The school has established itself as providing options for students, and thus does not limit itself in the types of educational opportunities it may provide.

Programs offered include:

• Biology
• Business Administration
• History
• Nursing
• Psychology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrollment at Concordia University - Portland should submit a completed application, including standardized test scores, transcripts, recommendations and essay. The supplied material will be reviewed by the school, resulting in a final decision upon completion.

Once admissions status is determined, the student will be notified, and if admitted additional information will be provided to prepare the student for his or her college experience. Certificate and associate level admissions utilize an open enrollment policy and graduate programs each have their own admissions requirements which should be reviewed and met prior to applying.

Financial aid must be applied for prior to the start of each academic year through the submission of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used by the school to determine a student's financial needs and aid program eligibility, such as for grants, loans, work study programs and scholarships.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Concordia University – Portland 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

• Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.50
  • Average Annual Salary: $67590

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

• Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
  • Total Employment: 200
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.77
  • Average Annual Salary: $41110

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

Salary & Wages

• Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
  • Total Employment: 300
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $65540

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

• Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $45740

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