Social Work Degree

The social work program at Lourdes 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 Ohio colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Lourdes University (LCCC)

1005 North Abbe Rd, Elyria, OH

LU is a nonprofit private institution located in Sylvania, Ohio and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately 2,500 students enroll at Lourdes University yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs LU offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies

The school has an open enrollment policy, admitting any applicants that meet the minimum requirements for admission. Submission of school records, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be requested for certain programs. More information on admissions can be found at lourdes.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $14,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $4,600 per year. Some students at LU may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as grants or student loans.

This school has several athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)
• Volleyball (NAIA Division II)

Students may visit the Lourdes University website to see a complete list of areas of study, admissions information, 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. Lourdes 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

• Cleveland-Elyria, OH
  • Total Employment: 790
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $67620

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

• Cleveland-Elyria, OH
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.82
  • Average Annual Salary: $43310

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

• Cleveland-Elyria, OH
  • Total Employment: 260
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.33
  • Average Annual Salary: $44360

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

• Cleveland-Elyria, OH
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $46060

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