Social Work Degree

The social work program at University of Saint Francis – Ft Wayne 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 Indiana colleges that offer social work degrees.

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University of Saint Francis – Ft Wayne

Also known as University of Saint Francis

5500 Wabash Avenue, Terre Haute, IN

University of Saint Francis - Ft Wayne is a nonprofit private school that has a large number of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Fort Wayne, IN, in a predominantly urban area. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled yearly at University of Saint Francis - Ft Wayne.

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

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the school. Students may provide either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score within the range of 1270 - 1590 on the SAT, or 18 - 24 for the ACT is common among accepted students. This school has an acceptance rate of around 54 percent of which only 39 percent decided to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $26,000 per year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's net price calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at University of Saint Francis - Ft Wayne through the NAIA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.sf.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Saint Francis – Ft Wayne 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

Salary & Wages

• Terre Haute, IN
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $47830

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

Salary & Wages

• Terre Haute, IN
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.48
  • Average Annual Salary: $36360

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