Social Work Degree

The social work program at Loras 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 Iowa colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Loras College

2419 5th Avenue South, Fort Dodge, IA

Loras College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Dubuque, Iowa, it resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled per year at Loras College.

Areas of study offered at Loras College include:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• History
• Communications And Journalism

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 483 to 538 on the SAT and in a range of 21 to 26 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to Loras College. This school has an admissions rate of about 76 percent of which only 31 percent decided to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $30,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Student housing is available for students and costs about $4,200 annually. Students attending this school may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The Loras College Duhawks participate in several athletic programs, within the NCAA. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students who would like to get more about this school may check out their website at www.loras.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

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

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

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