Social Work Degree

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

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Huntington University

1414 Blackiston Mill Rd, Clarksville, IN

Huntington University is a nonprofit private institution located in Huntington, IN and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school maintains a United Brethren Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at Huntington University exceeds 1,300 annually.

Areas of study offered at Huntington University include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Communication Technology
• Psychology

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 910 - 1130 for the SAT exam and between 21 - 27 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to this school. Huntington University admits roughly 90 percent of students applying yearly. Of those applicants admitted, nearly 29 percent enrolled.  For additional information about HU, simply reach out to the admissions team or request information here.

Tuition is approximately $26,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Huntington University is the "Foresters", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NAIA. Available sports offered:

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

Contact information, admission forms, programs, and more may be viewed on school's website at huntington.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

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

• Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 510
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.80
  • Average Annual Salary: $61990

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

• Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.29
  • Average Annual Salary: $35970

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

• Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.24
  • Average Annual Salary: $44180

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

• Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.67
  • Average Annual Salary: $38830

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