Social Work Degree

The social work program at Saint Joseph 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 Connecticut colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Saint Joseph College (USJ)

5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT

Saint Joseph College is a nonprofit private institution that has a large number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in West Hartford, Connecticut, in a predominantly urban area. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. St. Joseph College has a yearly student enrollment of approximately 2,300.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs St. Joseph College offers:

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

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the school. Most students admitted to St. Joseph College have an SAT score within the range of 900 to 1090, or an ACT score within the range of 22 to 23. 78% of students that apply are accepted to St. Joseph College, of which 15% choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at sjc.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $33,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their costs. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $6,700 per year. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that qualify in the form of grants and loans.

The Saint Joseph College "Blue Jays" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)
• Softball (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study, and much more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.sjc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Saint Joseph College has offered the following degree 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).