Social Work Degree

The social work program at University of Montevallo 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 Alabama colleges that offer social work degrees.

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University of Montevallo

5735 College Parkway Drive, Mobile, AL

UM provides a variety of degree programs for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Montevallo, AL and publically funded. UM has an annual student enrollment of approximately 3,000.

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

• Education
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Family And Consumer Sciences
• History

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions staff. The majority of students accepted to UM earn an SAT score within the range of 945 - 1235, or an ACT score between 20 - 26. This school has an acceptance rate of 76 percent of which only 50 percent chose to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

Tuition & fees at UM are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs around $9,400 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $18,000 annually. The cost of on-campus housing is approximately $3,600 for the year. Students attending UM may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for University of Montevallo is the "Falcons", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students should take a look at the school's montevallo.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

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

• Mobile, AL
  • Total Employment: 140
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.04
  • Average Annual Salary: $64560

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

• Mobile, AL
  • Total Employment: 350
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.69
  • Average Annual Salary: $40950

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