Social Work Degree

The social work program at Kentucky Christian 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 Kentucky colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Kentucky Christian University

South Limestone, Lexington, KY

Kentucky Christian University provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Grayson, Kentucky and operated as a private institution. The school maintains a Christian Churches and Churches of Christ affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. The school enrolls 700 students per year, allowing for smaller more engaging class sizes.

A list of some of the programs offered are:

• Theological and Ministerial Studies
• Business Administration
• Nursing
• Elementary Education

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Most students at Kentucky Christian University scored within the range of 18 - 22 on the ACT exam. This school has an admissions rate of 35 percent of which only 80 percent chose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $17,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's net price calculator to understand their cost of attendance. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.

Kentucky Christian University participates in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NAIA's Mid-South Conference in Football.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

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

• Lexington-Fayette, KY
  • Total Employment: 290
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.29
  • Average Annual Salary: $60930

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

• Lexington-Fayette, KY
  • Total Employment: 750
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.17
  • Average Annual Salary: $41950

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