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77.49%

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11:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

16

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$27,531

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Social Work Degree

The social work program at University of Detroit Mercy 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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University of Detroit Mercy

2955 S Haggerty, Canton, MI

University of Detroit Mercy is a nonprofit private institution located in Detroit, Michigan and provides a large number of program options for students. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Detroit Mercy has a yearly student enrollment of around 5,500.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Legal Professions And Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1390 to 1870 for the SAT exam and in a range of 22 to 27 on the ACT is typical among students admitted to University of Detroit Mercy. 63% of applicants are admitted to this school, of which 26% choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at udmercy.edu.

Tuition is approximately $36,000 per year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's tuition calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is approximately $6,000. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Detroit Mercy Titans participate in several athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

  • Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
  • Fencing (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students who would like to get more about Detroit Mercy may visit their website at http://www.udmercy.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Detroit Mercy offers a bachelor's degree program in social work.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male2
Female17

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black12
Hispanic1
White5
Non Resident Alien1

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 University of Detroit Mercy, 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

  • 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).

          Admission Requirements & Details

          The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the applicants University of Detroit Mercy accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

          College Credits Accepted

          • Dual Credits
          • Life Experience Credits
          • AP Course Credits
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          Academics & Student Services

          Student Services

          To help students and alumni, University of Detroit Mercy may provide services including:

          • Distance learning
          • Remedial instructional courses
          • Counseling assistance
          • Work study style employment
          • Helping students find work after graduation

          Intercollegiate Athletics

          University of Detroit Mercy is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

          • Basketball (Horizon League)
          • Track and Field (Horizon League)
          • Fencing
          • Golf
          • Lacrosse
          • Soccer
          • Softball
          • Tennis