Social Work Degree

The social work program at Millikin 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 Illinois colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Millikin University

1184 W Main St, Decatur, IL

Millikin University is a nonprofit private university that has a large selection of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Decatur, Illinois, in a predominantly urban area. The school maintains a Presbyterian Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Millikin University has a yearly student enrollment of about two thousand.

Students can pick from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Communications And Journalism
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score within the range of 1400 - 1710 on the SAT, or 20 - 26 for the ACT is common among accepted students. This school has an acceptance rate of around 56 percent of which only 23 percent chose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at millikin.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $31,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their costs. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $5,500 annually. Some students at Millikin University may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Millikin University "Big Blue" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

For a complete list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.millikin.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

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

• Decatur, IL
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $55140

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

• Decatur, IL
  • Total Employment: 110
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.50
  • Average Annual Salary: $48890

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