Social Work Degree

The social work program at Saint 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 Indiana colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Saint Mary’s College

Also known as St. Mary's College

1 St Mary of Woods Coll, Saint Mary of the Woods, IN

Saint Mary's College is a nonprofit private institution located in Notre Dame, Indiana and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Saint Mary's College has a yearly student enrollment of nearly 1,600.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Communications And Journalism
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions at St. Mary's College. A score within the range of 1540 - 1850 on the SAT, or 22 - 27 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. 84% of those who apply are accepted to St. Mary's College, of which 32 percent choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at www.saintmarys.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $35,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's net price calculator to identify their cost of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students and costs about $6,600 each year. Students at Saint Mary's College may qualify for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The St. Mary's College "Belles" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA.

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.saintmarys.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. St. Mary's 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

Salary & Wages

• Terre Haute, IN
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $47830

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

Salary & Wages

• Terre Haute, IN
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.48
  • Average Annual Salary: $36360

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