Social Work Degree

The social work program at Livingstone 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 North Carolina colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Livingstone College

1305 Coliseum BLVD, Greensboro, NC

Livingstone College is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Salisbury, North Carolina. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. The school's African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Livingstone College has an annual student enrollment of over 1,200.

Areas of study offered at Livingstone College include but are not limited to:

• Criminal Justice
• Business Administration
• Social Work
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. The majority of students admitted to Livingstone College have an SAT score in a range of 985 - 1210, or an ACT composite score within the range of 13 - 18. Approximately 50% of all students that applied were accepted at Livingstone College, with 23% of those accepted choosing to enroll.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $17,000 annually, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's tuition calculator to determine cost. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for a cost of $3,300 annually. Students at Livingstone College may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Livingstone College Blue Bears participate in several athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students should visit the Livingstone College website to get a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

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

• Greensboro-High Point, NC
  • Total Employment: 150
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.72
  • Average Annual Salary: $59730

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

• Greensboro-High Point, NC
  • Total Employment: 520
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.25
  • Average Annual Salary: $46290

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