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ACCEPTANCE RATE

89.65%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

9:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

18

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$20,405

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

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Human Services Degree

The human services program at Mount St. Mary’s College prepare students for careers as a social and human service assistant, community health worker, or community and social service specialist. The program focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services, as well as preparing individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Program courses include: social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, and social services law and administration. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer human services degrees.

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Mount St. Mary’s College (Mt. SAC)

1100 N Grand Ave, Walnut, CA

Mount St. Mary's College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Los Angeles, CA, it resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The Roman Catholic affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Mount St. Mary's College has an annual student enrollment of approximately 2,900.

Students can select from many areas of study, including:

  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Psychology

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Most common standardized test scores among applicants admitted to Mount St. Mary's College are in the range of 17 to 22 for the ACT exam, or 835 to 1050 for the SAT exam. 68% of applicants are accepted to Mount St. Mary's College, of which 32% choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at msmc.la.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $35,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. The cost of on-campus housing is approximately $6,700 per year. Students at Mount St. Mary's College may qualify for aid which is usually grants and loans.

Students should visit the website to see a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Human Services program at Mount St. Mary’s College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

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

Social and Human Service Assistants

Description

Assist in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. May assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, social and human service assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.4% from 2014 to 2024

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

Description

All community and social service specialists not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, community and social service specialists, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.2% from 2014 to 2024

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

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give you an idea of the students Mount St. Mary’s College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, Mount St. Mary’s College may provide services to students like those listed below:

  • Online classes
  • Weekend and night classes available
  • Remedial courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Work study style employment