Social Work Degree

The social work program at Judson 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 Alabama colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Judson College

Also known as Calhoun Community College

6250 U S Highway 31 N, Tanner, AL

Judson College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps 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 Marion, AL, which is a predominantly rural area. The school maintains a Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. The school's smaller size in terms of enrollment, approximately 320 students, allows students to have a more hands on education due to class size and easier access to faculty.

Students can choose from a few areas of study, including:

• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology
• Visual And Performing Arts
• English Language And Literature
• Education
• Security And Protective Services

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Most common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to this school are within the range of 19 to 25 for the ACT exam, or 1260 to 1610 for the SAT exam. This school has an acceptance rate of about 74 percent of which only 38 percent chose to attend.

Tuition is approximately $16,000 for the year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Housing is available for students, which costs around $5,300 each year. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.

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

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

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

• Huntsville, AL
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.44
  • Average Annual Salary: $63320

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

• Huntsville, AL
  • Total Employment: 320
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.43
  • Average Annual Salary: $40420

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