Social Work Degree

The social work program at Goshen 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 Indiana colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Goshen College

Also known as Franklin College of Indiana

101 Branigin Blvd, Franklin, IN

Goshen College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Goshen, IN, which is a predominantly urban area. The Mennonite Church affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. The school's limited space in terms of enrollment, about 900 students, allows students to have a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and easier access to professors and faculty.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Visual And Performing Arts
• English Language And Literature

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 1460 to 1730 on the SAT and between 22 to 27 on the ACT is common among students admitted to this school. Goshen College accepts around 60% of students applying. Of those students accepted, around 41% of students enrolled.

Tuition is approximately $28,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to determine cost. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs approximately $5,000 each year. Students at Goshen College may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The Goshen College Maple Leafs participate in several athletic programs, as part of the NAIA organization. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)
• Soccer (NAIA Division II)

To see a full list of areas of study, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.goshen.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Goshen College 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

• Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
  • Total Employment: 610
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $61390

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

• Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.90
  • Average Annual Salary: $70520

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

• Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.71
  • Average Annual Salary: $41000

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