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- School Code: 271300
- Phone: (718) 327-7600
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Social Work Degree
The social work program at Dominican College of Blauvelt 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 New York colleges that offer social work degrees.
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Dominican College of Blauvelt
Also known as Dominican College
802 Hicksville Rd, Far Rockaway, NY
Dominican provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Orangeburg, NY and operated as a private institution. Dominican has a yearly student enrollment of around two thousand.
Students can select from many areas of study, including:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Social Sciences
- Education
- Business And Marketing Studies
- English Language And Literature
Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score within the range of 1180 - 1470 on the SAT, or 18 - 21 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. 71% of those students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 31% choose to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.
Tuition is approximately $25,000 annually, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Some students at Dominican College of Blauvelt may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.
Dominican has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Golf (NCAA Division II)
- Lacrosse (NCAA Division II)
Students who wish to view more about Dominican can check out their website at http://www.dc.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Dominican College of Blauvelt offers a bachelor's degree program in social work.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 0 |
Female | 10 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Black | 3 |
Hispanic | 6 |
White | 1 |
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
Upon completion of the Social Work program at Dominican College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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
- Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $42.54
- Average Annual Salary: $88490
- Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $38.38
- Average Annual Salary: $79840
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
- Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 100
- Average Hourly Rate: $22.63
- Average Annual Salary: $47060
- Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $35.54
- Average Annual Salary: $73930
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
- Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 40
- Average Hourly Rate: $30.12
- Average Annual Salary: $62640
- Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 400
- Average Hourly Rate: $23.73
- Average Annual Salary: $49370
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
- Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 2
- Average Hourly Rate: $32.88
- Average Annual Salary: $68380
- Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 2
- Average Hourly Rate: $28.71
- Average Annual Salary: $59710
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the students Dominican College of Blauvelt accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Dominican College of Blauvelt may provide student services like those listed below:
- Online classes
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Dominican College of Blauvelt is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Central Atlantic Collegiate Conf)
- Basketball (Central Atlantic Collegiate Conf)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball