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General Contact
- School Code: 234300
- Phone: (952) 446-4100
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
76.38%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
50FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$19,803Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Social Work Degree
The social work program at The College of Saint Scholastica 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 Minnesota colleges that offer social work degrees.
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The College of Saint Scholastica
8700 College View Drive, Saint Bonifacius, MN
CSS provides a variety of degree programs for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Duluth, Minnesota and operated as a private institution. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. CSS has a yearly student enrollment of about 3,900.
Students can pick from a few areas of study, including:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Public Administration And Social Services
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Psychology
To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1350 - 1710 for the SAT exam and between 18 - 26 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to The College of Saint Scholastica. An estimated 80 percent of all applicant were accepted at The College of Saint Scholastica, with 33 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $32,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attending The College of Saint Scholastica. The cost of on-campus housing is around $4,800 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.
Athletic programs are available at CSS through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Football (NCAA Division III)
- Ice Hockey (NCAA Division III)
Contact information, financial aid information, programs, and more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.css.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The College of Saint Scholastica has offered the following programs for students:
- Less Than Two-Year Award
- Bachelor's Degree
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Master's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Less Than Two-Year Award | 12 |
Bachelor's Degree | 55 |
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | 2 |
Master's Degree | 38 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 14 |
Female | 93 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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American Indian | 2 |
Asian | 2 |
Black | 4 |
Hispanic | 10 |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders | 1 |
White | 83 |
Multiple Races | 5 |
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
Students who have completed the Social Work program at The College of Saint Scholastica, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
- Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $36.69
- Average Annual Salary: $76310
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
- Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Total Employment: 310
- Average Hourly Rate: $25.74
- Average Annual Salary: $53550
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
- Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Average Hourly Rate: $21.08
- Average Annual Salary: $43840
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
- Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Total Employment: 4
- Average Hourly Rate: $28.64
- Average Annual Salary: $59580
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the applicants The College of Saint Scholastica accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, The College of Saint Scholastica may offer services including:- Distance learning
- Weekend and night classes available
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
The College of Saint Scholastica is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Upper Midwest Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Upper Midwest Athletic Conference)
- Football (Upper Midwest Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Skiing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball