Social Work Degree

The social work program at Molloy 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 New York colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Molloy College (MVCC)

1101 Sherman Dr, Utica, NY

Molloy College, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Rockville Centre, New York, it offers a suburban setting for students to study in. Enrollment at Molloy College is nearly four thousand per year.

Students may select from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Security And Protective Services
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions to Molloy College. A score between 1420 - 1730 on the SAT, or 22 - 28 for the ACT is common among accepted students. This school has an admissions rate of around 63% of which only 31% chose to attend.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $26,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should use the school's net price calculator to identify their costs. On-campus housing is available for students and costs approximately $10,000 each year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The Molloy College Lions participate in several athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division II)

Students should take a look at the school's http://www.molloy.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

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

• Utica-Rome, NY
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $69710

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

• Utica-Rome, NY
  • Total Employment: 180
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.74
  • Average Annual Salary: $51450

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