Social Work Degree

The social work program at Wilberforce 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 Ohio colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Wilberforce University (WSCC)

710 Colegate Dr, Marietta, OH

Wilberforce University is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Wilberforce, Ohio. A majority of historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. The school's African Methodist Episcopal affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. The school enrolls 700 students yearly, allowing for a more personalized education.

Students may pick from several areas of study, including:

• Advertising and Marketing
• Computer
• Health and Medical Administrative Services
• Political Science

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. This school has an acceptance rate of 92% of which only 13% decided to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $14,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attending Wilberforce University. On-campus housing is available for students and costs about $3,300 each year. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.

Wilberforce University participates in intercollegiate sports through the NAIA's American Mideast Conference in Basketball.

Students who would like to see more about Wilberforce University may take a look at their website at http://www.wilberforce.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. WSCC 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).