Social Work Degree

The social work program at Cleveland State 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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Cleveland State University (CIM)

11021 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH

About
Cleveland State University, located in Cleveland, Ohio, is a public four year institution established in 1964 when the state took over operation of Fenn College, itself established in 1923. The school grew larger in 1969 when it assumed control then absorbed Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. Over the years the school has grown larger, encompassing a large portion of the Cleveland area and enrolling an increasing number of students year after year. Currently the school enrolls over 17,000 students per year, providing them with a variety of programs to study. All programs and facilities are reviewed and updated regularly to meet the needs of modern students. Today the school is among the best in the region, providing a quality education to residents of Ohio as well as international transfer students. The school's central location in a major metropolitan area allows for many cultural and extracurricular activities to take place.

Academics
Cleveland State University offers degrees in a variety of majors, typically taking four years to complete and resulting in a bachelor's degree. Major programs require students to fulfill general education courses, take lower and upper division courses related to their major, as well as elective courses that allow the students to experience classes outside of their major. Additionally, students may take on a minor degree that allows for study in a secondary field, with less overall coursework. Graduate programs are also available, allowing students to continue their education for either a master's or doctoral degree. Graduate programs have separate admissions requirements, requiring a lesser degree, appropriate test scores, and academic proficiency.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Biology
• Criminology
• History
• Social Work

Admissions and FInancial Aid
To be considered for admission at Cleveland State University students must have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.3, have an ACT score of 16 or an SAT score of 770, and have completed all the high school courses required for graduation. If a student meets these requirements, he or she will have the application for admission reviewed and a decision rendered. Once the final decision is made the student will be notified, and if admitted, provided the information necessary to begin their academic career at CSU.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, work study programs and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance are required to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the resulting information from which will be used by the school's financial aid department to put together an aid packet that meets the students financial needs and identifies aid program eligibility. Students must reapply for financial aid prior to each academic year due to the possibility of changing financial circumstances and may be asked to provide additional information randomly to verify the FAFSA's accuracy as per new federal regulations.

Athletics
The Cleveland State University Vikings participate in intercollegiate athletics through the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division 1. Prior to becoming CSU, the school participated in athletics as the Fenn College Foxes. Intercollegiate athletics provide students an opportunity to experience competition in a healthy environment, developing physical skills as well as habits such as good health, teamwork, discipline and leadership, that may be applied to one's personal, professional and academic life. Students interested in experiencing the camaraderie associated with intercollegiate athletics must try out for a team, with additional information such as dates, times, and forms available through the school's athletics department. Individuals participating in intercollegiate athletics must balance their schoolwork with their team sports, making time for both while maintaining a GPA that allows continued participation in athletics.

Athletic programs offered include:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Fencing
• Golf
• Soccer
• Softball
• Swimming and Diving
• Tennis
• Volleyball
• Wrestling

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CIM has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Cleveland-Elyria, OH
  • Total Employment: 790
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $67620

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

• Cleveland-Elyria, OH
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.82
  • Average Annual Salary: $43310

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

• Cleveland-Elyria, OH
  • Total Employment: 260
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.33
  • Average Annual Salary: $44360

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

• Cleveland-Elyria, OH
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $46060

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