Social Work Degree

The social work program at University of Maine at Presque Isle 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 Maine colleges that offer social work degrees.

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University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI)

1 Pleasant Street, Castine, ME

University of Maine at Presque Isle is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Presque Isle, Maine, which is a predominantly rural area. University of Maine at Presque Isle has an annual student enrollment of approximately 1,400.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Visual And Performing Arts

The school has an open enrollment policy, accepting all students that meet the requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, records, test scores, and personal statements may be requested for certain programs.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay nearly $8,000 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $19,000 annually. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $4,500. Some students at University of Maine at Presque Isle may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at University of Maine at Presque Isle through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Skiing (NCAA Division III)

Students can visit the University of Maine at Presque Isle website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, programs, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Maine at Presque Isle 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).