Social Work Degree

The social work program at Park 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 Missouri colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Park University

100 Opportunity Avenue, Point Lookout, MO

Park University is a nonprofit private institution located in Parkville, Missouri and provides a large number of program options for students. Park University has an annual student enrollment of over twelve thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Park University offers:

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

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. The majority of students at Park University scored in a range of 19 to 25 on the ACT. 76% of students that apply are accepted to this school, of which 43 percent choose to attend.

The cost of tuition is close to $10,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $3,900 per year. Some students at Park University may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)

Students can visit the website to see a complete list of programs offered, admissions information, 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. Park University has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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).