Social Work Degree

The social work program at Colorado 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 Colorado colleges that offer social work degrees.

Colorado State University

1575 Hoyt St, Lakewood, CO

Colorado State University (CSU) is a leading public research university located in Fort Collins, Colorado. CSU is named as the "university of choice" for residents of Colorado. The university offers more than 150 programs of study and 55 departments in eight colleges. It has excellent academic programs in science, math, business, creative writing, engineering and technology. It also has top professional programs in veterinary medicine, occupational therapy, journalism and agriculture, atmospheric science, sustainability and clean energy, among others.

CSU is considered one of the best undergraduate education institutions in the nation, and deemed one of the "Best in the West" universities overall by education services company, The Princeton Review. CSU offers a combination of excellent academics and affordability for graduate-level and undergraduate-level students, along with some unique programs, that makes it a popular choice for many. One unique program is offered through the university's School of Global Environmental Sustainability, which allows students to add environmental courses to their major and receive training in a broad range of environmental issues.

History

Colorado State University was founded in 1870 as a land-grant college called "Agricultural College of Colorado." It's first students (five of them) enrolled in 1879.

By 1882 the school had 24 women among its student body, and over the years the curriculum was expanded from its popular agriculture and engineering programs to include programs in typewriting and stenography, that were tailored more for women.

Academics

The academic calendar for Colorado State University follows the semester format with fall and spring semesters, and three shorter summer terms.

Colleges and Schools

• Agricultural Sciences
• Applied Human Sciences
• Business
• Engineering
• Liberal Arts
• Natural Sciences
• Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
• Warner College of Natural Resources
• Graduate School
• Online Plus (Distance Learning School)
• School of the Arts
• School of Biomedical Engineering
• School of Education
• School of Global Environmental Sustainability
• School of Social Work

Student Life

The student activities and resources on the Colorado State University campus are plentiful.  There are more than 200 student groups, clubs and organizations to become involved in, as well as helpful resources like the RamRide program. Modeled after the CARPOOL program at Texas A&M, RamRide is a safe ride program for students who need safe, carpool-style transportation during the nighttime (RamRide is available Thursday through Saturday.)

A "Twilight Garden Series" is offered to students and gardeners of all abilities.  This is a series of three, 2-hour workshops.  There are many intramural sports activities available in all seasons, including ski trips and the Colorado State Ultimate Frisbee League.

Live music concerts are available at the Lory Student Center, among other arts and entertainment offered on campus.  On campus housing is available, along with many on-campus dining options.  There are several chapters of fraternities and sororities at CSU.

Traditions

The CSU school colors are green and gold and the school mascot is the ram.

Athletics

The Colorado State "Rams" athletics teams compete in many intercollegiate sports, and there are always many vocal Rams fans at the college's sporting events.

Men's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Football
• Golf
• Swimming and Diving
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Water Polo

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Softball
• Swimming and Diving
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball

Community Life

Fort Collins City Parks, Colorado State Parks, and Rocky Mountain National Park offer plenty of outdoor recreation for CSU students in the area around campus and Fort Collins, Colorado. Ski Colorado offers ski vacation packages so students can enjoy the world-class ski slopes in the area during the winter months.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Colorado State University has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate 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

• Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
  • Total Employment: 740
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.43
  • Average Annual Salary: $67460

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

• Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
  • Total Employment: 340
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.60
  • Average Annual Salary: $53240

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

• Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.43
  • Average Annual Salary: $54970

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

• Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.88
  • Average Annual Salary: $49670

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