Social Work Degree

The social work program at Salish Kootenai 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 Montana colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Salish Kootenai College (SKC)

1511 Poly Drive, Billings, MT

SKC, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Pablo, Montana, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. As a tribal college, the school's primary function is to serve residents of the reservation and to provide postsecondary educational options for its residents. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled per year at Salish Kootenai College.

Students may choose from several areas of study, including:

• Nursing
• Construction, Heavy Equipment Operation
• Business Administration
• Elementary Education

The school has an open enrollment policy, accepting any students that meet the minimum requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and admissions essays may be needed for certain programs.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $4,500 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $12,000 for the year. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $2,500 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

Students who wish to see more about this school can check out their website at http://www.skc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SKC 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

• Billings, MT
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.35
  • Average Annual Salary: $63120

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

• Billings, MT
  • Total Employment: 330
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.80
  • Average Annual Salary: $37020

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