Social Work Degree

The social work program at Greenville 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 Illinois colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Greenville College

210 W Walnut St, Canton, IL

Greenville College provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Greenville, Illinois and operated as a private institution. The school's Free Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. About 1,600 students enroll at Greenville College yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Greenville College offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• History
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Visual And Performing Arts

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Students may take either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at Greenville College. A score within the range of 1331 - 1773 on the SAT, or 19 - 25 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. This school has an acceptance rate of around 74 percent of which only 34 percent decided to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at greenville.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $24,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's net price calculator to identify their cost of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs about $3,900 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements.

This school has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Students who would like to see more about Greenville College can take a look at their website at http://www.greenville.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

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

• Peoria, IL
  • Total Employment: 210
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $61370

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

Salary & Wages

• Peoria, IL
  • Total Employment: 320
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.37
  • Average Annual Salary: $52760

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