Social Work Degree

The social work program at Springfield 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Springfield College

250 Foundry St, South Easton, MA

Springfield College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the campus offers an urban setting for students to study in. Approximately 5,400 students are enrolled yearly at Springfield College.

Areas of study offered at Springfield College include but are not limited to:

• Public Administration And Social Services
• Psychology
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then studied by admissions officials. Most students admitted to Springfield College score in a range of 880 - 1140 on the SAT. Approximately 70 percent of all students that applied were admitted at Springfield College, with 37 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at spfldcol.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $34,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their costs. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $6,100 annually. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Springfield College "Pride" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students should visit the website to obtain a complete list of programs offered, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Springfield College offers a master'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

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).