Social Work Degree

The social work program at Haskell Indian Nations 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 Kansas colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Haskell Indian Nations University (Haskell)

801 Campus Dr, Garden City, KS

Haskell Indian Nations University was founded in 1887 and has the unique honor of being one of America’s tribal universities.  The school is committed to educating Native Americans. Their focus is holistic learning, which integrates learning with work and recreation. They have three separate divisions: the college of education, the school of business, and the college of arts and sciences.

Having cultivating relationships with area businesses, Haskell is able to offer cooperative learning opportunities to students, so they can gain practical work experience as they further their educations. Extracurricular activities round out this impressive experience, with choices ranging from Apache Club to Boxing Club.

Financial aid opportunities at Haskell include Pell grants, scholarships, and financial aid for students who qualify. For more information on how to get started on the path to a successful future, contact the Haskell admissions office. For students who are looking for an authentically American college experience, Haskell is a smart choice!

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Haskell Indian Nations University offers an associate's degree program in social work.

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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).