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Social Work Degree
The social work program at La Sierra 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 California colleges that offer social work degrees.
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La Sierra University
2075 E. Madison Avenue, El Cajon, CA
La Sierra University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Riverside, CA, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school's Seventh Day Adventists affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Enrollment at La Sierra University exceeds two thousand students per year on average.
Students can select from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Education
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to La Sierra University. Scores between 16 to 20 on the ACT or 1240 to 1580 on the SAT are needed to increase your chances for getting accepted. This school accepts roughly 50% of applicants. Of those applicants accepted, about 35% of students enrolled. Additional information from the admissions office can be by calling the school or requesting information here.
The cost of tuition is approximately $30,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's net price calculator to identify their cost of attendance. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements.
The mascot for La Sierra University is the "Golden Eagles", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NAIA. Athletic programs that are available include:
- Baseball (NAIA Division II)
- Basketball (NAIA Division II)
- Soccer (NAIA Division II)
- Softball (NAIA Division II)
Students should visit the school's lasierra.edu to view additional information.
Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. La Sierra University offers a bachelor's degree program in social work.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 3 |
Female | 20 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 1 |
Black | 5 |
Hispanic | 12 |
White | 2 |
Multiple Races | 2 |
Non Resident Alien | 1 |
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
Upon completion of the Social Work program at La Sierra University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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
- San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $33.40
- Average Annual Salary: $69470
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
- San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Total Employment: 830
- Average Hourly Rate: $27.23
- Average Annual Salary: $56630
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
- San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Total Employment: 360
- Average Hourly Rate: $16.31
- Average Annual Salary: $33920
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
- San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $20.43
- Average Annual Salary: $42490
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the candidates La Sierra University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, La Sierra University may provide student services including:
- Online course work available
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
Intercollegiate Athletics
La Sierra University is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports being in the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Other)
- Basketball (Other)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball