Human Services Degree

The human services program at Tennessee Wesleyan College prepare students for careers as a social and human service assistant, community health worker, or community and social service specialist. The program focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services, as well as preparing individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Program courses include: social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, and social services law and administration. Get more details below including other Tennessee colleges that offer human services degrees.

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Tennessee Wesleyan College

1245 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN

Tennessee Wesleyan College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Athens, Tennessee, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. The school maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Around a thousand students enroll at Tennessee Wesleyan College yearly.

Students may pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions at Tennessee Wesleyan College. A score between 780 to 980 on the SAT, or 19 to 24 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. Approximately 80% of all applicant were admitted at Tennessee Wesleyan College, with 39% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at twcnet.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $22,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Tennessee Wesleyan College may provide financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Tennessee Wesleyan College is the "Bulldogs", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through oversight by the NAIA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

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

Contact information, tuition information, programs, and much more may be accessed on school's website at www.twcnet.edu.

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

• Memphis, TN-MS-AR
  • Total Employment: 240
  • Average Hourly Rate: $27.08
  • Average Annual Salary: $56320

Social and Human Service Assistants

Description

Assist in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. May assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, social and human service assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Memphis, TN-MS-AR
  • Total Employment: 490
  • Average Hourly Rate: $13.87
  • Average Annual Salary: $28860

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

Description

All community and social service specialists not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, community and social service specialists, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Memphis, TN-MS-AR
  • Total Employment: 160
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.48
  • Average Annual Salary: $42590

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