Social Work Degree

The social work program at Longwood 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 Virginia colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Longwood University

1971 University Blvd, Lynchburg, VA

Longwood University, a public institution, offers an assortment of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Farmville, VA, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. LU has a yearly student enrollment of around 4,800.

Areas of study available at LU include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Education
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Psychology

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. The majority of students admitted to LU earn an SAT score in a range of 930 to 1110, or an ACT composite score within the range of 20 to 24. Approximately 70% of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 35% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at whylongwood.com.

The tuition at Longwood University varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $12,000 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $25,000 for the year. Student housing is available for students, which costs around $5,800 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

Longwood University has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study offered, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.longwood.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Longwood University 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

Salary & Wages

• Lynchburg, VA
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.92
  • Average Annual Salary: $80960

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

Salary & Wages

• Lynchburg, VA
  • Total Employment: 260
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.32
  • Average Annual Salary: $36030

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