Social Work Degree

The social work program at Fresno Pacific 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 California colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Fresno Pacific University

1101 E. University Ave, Fresno, CA

Fresno Pacific University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Fresno, CA, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Mennonite Brethren Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Fresno Pacific University has an annual student enrollment of nearly 3,400.

Areas of study offered at Fresno Pacific University include:

• Education
• Family And Consumer Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by the admissions committee. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score in a range of 1330 to 1640 on the SAT, or 18 to 26 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. 45% of those students that apply are admitted to Fresno Pacific University, of which 86% choose to attend. More information on admissions can be found at fresno.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $27,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Some students at Fresno Pacific University may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as grants or student loans.

The Fresno Pacific University "Sunbirds" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NAIA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)

Students should visit the Fresno Pacific University website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Fresno Pacific 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

Salary & Wages

• Fresno, CA
  • Total Employment: 330
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.04
  • Average Annual Salary: $66640

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

• Fresno, CA
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.95
  • Average Annual Salary: $53970

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

• Fresno, CA
  • Total Employment: 250

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

• Fresno, CA
  • Total Employment: 820
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.93
  • Average Annual Salary: $39370

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