Social Work Degree

The social work program at Spring Arbor 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 Michigan colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Spring Arbor University (SAU)

19900 W Nine Mile Rd, Southfield, MI

Spring Arbor University is a nonprofit private institution located in Spring Arbor, MI and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school maintains a Free Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately 4,200 students enroll at SAU annually.

Students can pick from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Family And Consumer Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to Spring Arbor University. A score between 940 to 1170 on the SAT, or 20 to 26 for the ACT is common among admitted students. This school has an acceptance rate of about 74% of which only 19% chose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $24,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. Housing is available for students, which costs around $3,900 annually. Spring Arbor University may provide financial aid for students that qualify as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Spring Arbor University has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)

Students can visit the school's http://www.arbor.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

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

Salary & Wages

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 820
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.78
  • Average Annual Salary: $68180

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

Salary & Wages

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.49
  • Average Annual Salary: $40550

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

Salary & Wages

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.85
  • Average Annual Salary: $35040

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

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.90
  • Average Annual Salary: $45560

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