Social Work Degree

The social work program at Washburn 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 Kansas colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Washburn University (Tabor)

400 S Jefferson, Hillsboro, KS

Washburn University provides a variety of program options for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Topeka, Kansas and publically funded. Enrollment at Washburn University is nearly seven thousand yearly.

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

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Most students accepted to Washburn University score in-between 19 - 25 on the ACT. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs around $5,800 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $13,000 for the year. The cost of on-campus housing is around $3,700 annually. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Washburn University Ichabods participate in a number of athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available may include the following:

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

Students can visit the Washburn University website to see a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Washburn University has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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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).