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- School Code: 134200
- Phone: (805) 565-6000
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
57.11%FINANCIAL AID RATE
97%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$30,002Average 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 Whittier College 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 California colleges that offer social work degrees.
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Whittier College
955 La Paz Rd, Santa Barbara, CA
About
Whittier College, located in Whittier, California, is private four year liberal arts institution founded in 1887. The school was founded based on Quaker principles, and has one of the most diverse student bodies in the United States, with students having different ethnic, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds. The school offers over 30 programs of study and has an annual enrollment of approximately 1500 students, with 1300 hundred enrolled in the undergraduate program. The most notable alumnus of the school is late former president Richard Nixon, a California native and quaker.
Academics
Whittier College offers over thirty major and minor programs, allowing students to pursue the academic program that best suits his or her goals. As a liberal arts institution, the school promotes interdisciplinary education with a foundation based on the Quaker principles of personal growth and development. Students, particularly sophomores and seniors, are encouraged to meet with their teachers and defending their ideas and challenging ideas proposed by professors.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at Whittier College must complete the application for admission, along with the essay, teacher recommendations, transcripts and SAT scores. The application submitted will be reviewed by the school and a decision rendered regarding admission. If admitted, the student will be notified and given the information necessary for freshman students.
Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will be used to determine need, eligibility and awards. California residents may also apply for the CalGrant program. Students may also be required to provide additional financial information to ensure the FAFSA is accurate.
Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Whittier College offers a bachelor's degree program in social work.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 2 |
Female | 8 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 2 |
Hispanic | 6 |
White | 2 |
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
Upon completion of the Social Work program at Whittier College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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
- Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
- Total Employment: 180
- Average Hourly Rate: $35.98
- Average Annual Salary: $74830
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
- Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
- Total Employment: 140
- Average Hourly Rate: $26.29
- Average Annual Salary: $54690
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
- Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
- Total Employment: 270
- Average Hourly Rate: $19.30
- Average Annual Salary: $40140
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the applicants Whittier College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Whittier College may provide student services like:- Online classes
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Whittier College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf)
- Basketball (Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf)
- Football (Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Water Polo