Social Work Degree

The social work program at Elizabethtown 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer social work degrees.

Learn more by requesting information now!

Elizabethtown College (Edinboro)

219 Meadville Street, Edinboro, PA

Elizabethtown College, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Church of Brethren affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Over 2,400 students enroll at Elizabethtown College per year.

Areas of study available at Elizabethtown College include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Communications And Journalism
• Health And Clinical Professions

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. The most common standardized test scores among applicants admitted to this school are in the range of 21 to 27 for the ACT exam, or 1020 to 1230 for the SAT exam. 66% of applicants are admitted to this school, of which 22% choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is approximately $38,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $4,800. Elizabethtown College may provide financial aid for students that are eligible as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Elizabethtown College Blue Jays participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Sports available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.etown.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Edinboro has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Erie, PA
  • Total Employment: 160
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.57
  • Average Annual Salary: $61500

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

• Erie, PA
  • Total Employment: 630
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.91
  • Average Annual Salary: $37250

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