Social Work Degree

The social work program at Southern University at New Orleans 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 Louisiana colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO)

3rd Floor, J.S. Clark Adm. Building, P.O. Box 9374, Baton Rouge, LA

Southern University at New Orleans is a public historically black institution located in New Orleans, Louisiana. A majority of historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were established after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. Southern University at New Orleans has a yearly student enrollment of around 3,200.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Southern University at New Orleans offers:

• Public Administration And Social Services
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Most students at Southern University at New Orleans scored between 17 - 20 on the ACT. Admission to Southern University at New Orleans is considered highly competitive, with only 20% of students who applied on average being admitted each year. More information from the admissions office can be found at suno.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs close to $4,300 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $6,200 for the year. This school may offer financial aid for students who are eligible by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Southern University at New Orleans through the NAIA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
• Volleyball (NAIA Division I)

Students who would like to see more about Southern University at New Orleans can take a look at their website at http://www.suno.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SUNO has offered the following program 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

• Baton Rouge, LA
  • Total Employment: 600
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.15
  • Average Annual Salary: $71040

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

Salary & Wages

• Baton Rouge, LA
  • Total Employment: 170
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.77
  • Average Annual Salary: $39050

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

• Baton Rouge, LA
  • Total Employment: 140
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.91
  • Average Annual Salary: $55970

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