Social Work Degree

The social work program at Graceland University – Lamoni 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 Iowa colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Graceland University – Lamoni

1290 N. Lake Avenue, Storm Lake, IA

Graceland University - Lamoni is a nonprofit private college that has many majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Lamoni, IA, in a predominantly rural area. Over 2,300 students enroll at Graceland University - Lamoni per year.

Students can pick from several areas of study, including:

• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at Graceland University - Lamoni. A score in a range of 820 to 1120 on the SAT, or 18 to 25 for the ACT is common among accepted students. 50% of those students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 34 percent choose to attend. More information on admissions can be found at graceland.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $24,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their costs. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $3,200. Students enrolled at Graceland University - Lamoni may qualify for aid which is usually grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Graceland University - Lamoni through the NAIA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Available athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Football (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)

Contact information, tuition information, programs offered, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.graceland.edu.

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).