Social Work Degree

The social work program at Florida Memorial University 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 Florida colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Florida Memorial University

5901 College Rd, Key West, FL

Florida Memorial University, located in Miami Gardens, Florida, formed as a result of the merging of two universities, the Florida Baptist Academy and Florida Baptist Institute, in 1941. The school is the only historically black college or university in the Miami area. The school officially changed its name to Florida Memorial College in 1963 and relocated to its current location in 1968.

The school again changed its name, this time to its current one, in 2006 to better reflect the schools goals, purpose and offerings. Florida Memorial University is a fully accredited institution by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Association of Collegiate Business schools and Programs as well as several others.

Academics

Florida Memorial University offers a variety of programs that result in a bachelor or master degree. These programs prepare students with the education and knowledge necessary to successfully transition into the workforce as full-fledged professionals. Master degree programs assist students in achieving higher levels of education, which is beneficial for those individuals seeking career advancement in the realm of business.

Programs offered include:

• Communications
• Accounting
• Finance
• Psychology
• Computer Science

Admissions and Financial Aid

Undergraduate admissions require students to have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and an SAT score of 1000. A minimum of three letters of recommendation are also necessary and should be submitted along with the application for admission. Consideration may be given to students who do not meet the above requirements, though enrollment may be conditional and require a minimum GPA be maintained for continued enrollment. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and work study programs. Students in need should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to determine eligibility and awards. Scholarships may also be obtained, requiring separate applications to the bodies which distribute the scholarships, and are awarded based on the scholarships purpose.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Florida Memorial University 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).