Social Work Degree

The social work program at Georgian Court 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 New Jersey colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Georgian Court University

634 Market Street, Paterson, NJ

Georgian Court University is a nonprofit private school that has a large number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Lakewood, New Jersey, in a predominantly suburban area. The Roman Catholic affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Approximately 2,900 students are enrolled annually at GCU.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs GCU offers:

• Psychology
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• English Language And Literature
• History

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Georgian Court University admits approximately 70% of applicants annually. Of those students accepted, nearly 33% of students registered for enrollment. More information from the admissions office can be found at georgian.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $31,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their costs. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $6,800. Some students at Georgian Court University may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Georgian Court University through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)
• Softball (NCAA Division II)

For a complete list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.georgian.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Georgian Court 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

• 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).