Social Work Degree

The social work program at Northwestern Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Northwestern Oklahoma State University (NWOSU)

200 I St NE, Miami, OK

Northwestern Oklahoma State University, located in Alva, Oklahoma, began operations in 1897 as a normal school designed to educate teacher and was known as the Northwestern Territorial Normal School. By 1919 the school became a four year institution, changing its name to Northwestern Oklahoma Teachers College. In 1939, the school expanded its focus once more, offering a liberal arts education alongside its traditional education program and changing its name to Northwestern State College.

In 1951 the school was approved for credit transfer to the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University for the purposes of pursuing a master's degree, and in 1954 became authorized to offer its own master level programs. Over the next two decades the school began to add more graduate programs and in 1974 changed its name to its current. The school operates satellite campuses in the cities of Enid and Woodward.

Academics

Northwestern Oklahoma State University offers bachelor and master degrees in a variety of majors, as well as a large list of minors. As a leader in education the university offers a variety of specialized education programs.  Additionally, the school offers pre-professional programs that will allow entry into graduate level programs upon completion. Northwestern Oklahoma State University has been identified as a top regional school and is a national leader in low student debt.

Programs offered at NOSU include:

• Accounting
• Criminal Justice
• General Studies
• Political Science
• Social Work
• Psychology
• Pre-Law
• Early Childhood Education

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at Northwestern Oklahoma State University should take the ACT or Sat and earn a score of 20/920 and be in the top 50% of their class to be considered for admissions. Students should complete and submit the admission application prior to the deadline, either online or through the mail. Students should also submit all pertinent transcripts along with the application. A variety of financial aid options, including loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs, are available. Students in need of aid will find that Northwestern Oklahoma State University is one of the best universities for assisting in the payment of education. Students should complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility and awards.

Athletics

The Northwestern Oklahoma State University Rangers previously participated in the National Athletic Intercollegiate Association (NAIA). The football team has won seven out of eleven conference titles since the leagues inception in 2000. The support for athletics comes from the school's desire to provide additional skill development for students, such as teamwork, discipline and socializing.

Athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (Men Only)
• Softball (Women Only)
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Football (Men Only)
• Rodeo
• Soccer (Women Only)
• Volleyball (Women Only)

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

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