Social Work Degree

The social work program at Pacific Union 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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Pacific Union College (PUC)

3424 Wilshire Blvd. 12th floor, Los Angeles, CA

Pacific Union College is a nonprofit private college that has a large number of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Angwin, California, in a predominantly rural area. The school's Seventh Day Adventists affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Enrollment at PUC exceeds 1,500 per year.

Areas of study offered at Pacific Union College include but are not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Public Administration And Social Services

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Students may provide either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at Pacific Union College. A score in a range of 1310 - 1710 on the SAT, or 18 - 25 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. PUC admits around 50% of applicants annually. Of those applicants admitted, about 31% registered for enrollment. More information from the admissions office can be found at puc.edu.

The cost of tuition is around $29,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Housing is available for students, which costs around $4,700 per year. Some students at PUC may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Pacific Union College Pioneers participate in several athletic programs, overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Soccer (NAIA Division II)
• Track and Field, X-Country (NAIA Division II)
• Volleyball (NAIA Division II)

Students should visit the school's http://www.puc.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

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