Social Work Degree

The social work program at Valley Forge Christian College 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Valley Forge Christian College (VFCC; UVF)

601 E. Main St, Collegeville, PA

Valley Forge Christian College is a nonprofit private school that has a large number of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, in a predominantly suburban area. The school maintains an Assemblies of God Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately 1,100 students are enrolled annually at Valley Forge Christian College.

Students can select from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Psychology
• Theology And Religious Vocations
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. The majority of students admitted to VFCC earn an SAT score in a range of 840 - 1110, or an ACT composite score between 15 - 22. Roughly 80 percent of all applicant were accepted at VFCC, with 64 percent of those admitted choosing to attend.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $19,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. The cost of on-campus housing is approximately $4,300 for the year. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Contact information, academics information, areas of study, and much more can be viewed on school's website at www.valleyforge.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Valley Forge Christian College 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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 490
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.57
  • Average Annual Salary: $84380
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.55
  • Average Annual Salary: $71850
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 570
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.71
  • Average Annual Salary: $68030

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

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 750
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.18
  • Average Annual Salary: $75250
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 400
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.49
  • Average Annual Salary: $50940
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 210
  • Average Hourly Rate: $27.49
  • Average Annual Salary: $57180

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.30
  • Average Annual Salary: $63020
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 170
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.47
  • Average Annual Salary: $34270
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.39
  • Average Annual Salary: $32010

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 950
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.80
  • Average Annual Salary: $59900
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $44270
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 920
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.22
  • Average Annual Salary: $39980

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