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89.65%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

9:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

18

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$20,405

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Social Work Degree

The social work program at Mount St. Mary’s 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 California colleges that offer social work 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.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Mount St. Mary’s College offers a bachelor's degree program in social work.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male1
Female21

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
American Indian1
Black2
Hispanic16
White1
Unknown2

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

Students who have completed the Social Work program at Mt. SAC, 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

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).

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