Social Work Degree

The social work program at Trevecca Nazarene 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 Tennessee colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Trevecca Nazarene University

Also known as Tennessee Tech University

1 William L. Jones Drive, Cookeville, TN

Trevecca Nazarene University is a nonprofit private institution located in Nashville, TN and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school's Church of the Nazarene affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Enrollment at Trevecca Nazarene University exceeds two thousand per year.

Students can choose from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• Library Science

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions at Trevecca Nazarene University. A score between 880 to 1140 on the SAT, or 19 to 24 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. This school accepts approximately 70 percent of students applying. Of those applicants admitted, around 34 percent registered for enrollment. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $23,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $4,100 each year. Some students at Trevecca Nazarene University may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Trevecca Nazarene University "Trojans" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NAIA. Available athletic programs offered may include:

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

Contact information, academics information, programs offered, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.trevecca.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Tennessee Tech University 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

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).