Social Work Degree

The social work program at Defiance College 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 Ohio colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Defiance College

300 College Park, Dayton, OH

Defiance College, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Defiance, OH, it resides in a rural setting for students to study in. The United Church of Christ affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Nearly 1,100 students enroll at Defiance College annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Defiance College offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Education
• Security And Protective Services
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Health And Clinical Professions

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Very common test scores among students admitted to this school are in the range of 18 - 23 for the ACT exam, or 830 - 1050 for the SAT exam. Defiance College admits approximately 70 percent of students applying. Of those accepted, around 24 percent attended the school. More information from the admissions office can be found at defiance.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $28,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. The cost of on-campus housing is approximately $5,100 for the year. Students enrolled at Defiance College may be eligible for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Defiance College "Yellow Jackets" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit the Defiance College website to see a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Defiance College 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).