Social Work Degree

The social work program at McDaniel 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 Maryland colleges that offer social work degrees.

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McDaniel College

300 Washington Ave, Chestertown, MD

McDaniel College, located in Westminster, Maryland, was founded in 1867 by Fayette R. Buell, when it was known as Western Maryland College. The school was founded after the end of the Civil War, and came into being through generous donations from J.T. Ward, a Methodist Minister and John Smith, president of the Western Maryland Railroad. Smith would become the first president of the board of trustees. The school offered admissions to students regardless of status, race, gender, nationality, or ethnicity, a policy that is maintained to this day. In 1974 the school removed any denominational ties, becoming a full liberal arts college. In 2002 the school changed its name to McDaniel College as the railroad company after which it was named had long ago merged with another company and others mistook the school as a branch of Maryland's public university.

Academics

McDaniel College offers undergraduate and graduate programs as well as small classroom sizes that encourage discourse and ease the learning process by allowing personalized educations and greater student involvement. A large number of undergraduate programs are offered, offering students the opportunity to choose a program that reflects their choice of future career. Graduate programs are smaller in selection and variety, but offer students a strong education and even more personalized educational opportunities.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Chemistry
• Economics
• Psychology
• Social Work

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrollment at McDaniel College must complete and submit an application, including essay, transcripts, and standardized test scores, prior to the admissions deadline. Once received, the material will be reviewed and a final decision made regarding the student's admission into the school, which will be sent to the student once made.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, work study programs and scholarships. Financial aid is awarded based on need as determined through the student aid report that results from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students may also be eligible for academic scholarships or external scholarships.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

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