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Studies in social services include the general practice to improve the quality of life for individuals and communities. It prepares students to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Concentrations in social services include human services, public administration, public policy, and social work. One can expect instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.

Top Schools For Social Services Programs

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
University of Phoenix - Online
Phoenix, AZ		$10,025 249,490 3,169 Associate (1,871), Bachelor's (1,298)
New York University
New York, NY		$38,765 21,759 976 Certificate (0), Associate (0),
Bachelor's (129), Master's (829),
Doctoral (18)
Columbia University
New York, NY		$41,316 7,693 789 Certificate (5), Master's (779),
Doctoral (5)
Springfield - Human Services
Springfield, MA		Unknown Unknown 785 Bachelor's (517), Master's (268)
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA		$39,183 16,751 777 Certificate (27), Bachelor's (141),
Master's (603), Doctoral (6)
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN		$26,160 32,490 668 Bachelor's (494), Master's (162),
Doctoral (12)
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA		$18,562 57,635 664 Master's (664)
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN		$11,700 5,298 656 Bachelor's (1), Master's (580),
Doctoral (75)
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY		$14,595 13,397 631 Associate (94), Bachelor's (537)
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ		$20,596 58,404 605 Certificate (50), Bachelor's (127),
Master's (409), Doctoral (19)
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Social Services Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 1,869 3%
Associate 3,945 6%
Bachelor's 23,675 36%
Master's 35,114 54%
Doctoral 717 1%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 20,157 24%
Female 62,260 76%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 3,194 4%
Black or African American 15,209 19%
Hispanic or Latino 8,974 11%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 774 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 44,896 57%
Other/Unknown 5,990 8%
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Social Services Internships

Job Title:Social Worker LICSW
Description:Responsibilities* The clinical social worker provides and oversees the provision of psychosocial care for selected patients and families. Conducts bio-psychosocial assessments, provides intervention and treatment as indicated. Identifies...>
Company:Faulkner Hospital
Location:Boston, MA
Posted:5/21/2013
Source:Faulkner Hospital
Job Title:Case Mgmt Soc Svcs MSW (Per Diem)
Description:Requisition Number: 3672 Posting Date: 02/14/2013 Location: BROWNS MILLS, NJJOB DESCRIPTION: CASE MGMT/SOC SVCS - SOCIAL WORKER (MSW) (PER DIEM)Position Summary: Provides initial and ongoing assessments for patients, families,...>
Company:DEBORAH Heart and Lung Center
Location:Browns Mills, NJ
Posted:5/22/2013
Source:DEBORAH Heart and Lung Center
Job Title:Medical Social Worker(1300007261)
Description:Responsible for performing social work assessment, intervention, and referrals, particularly where psychosocial factors influence medical problems, hospital course, patient/staff interactions, and discharge from the hospital. The Medical...>
Company:Sequoia Hospital
Location:Redwood City, CA
Posted:5/16/2013
Source:Sequoia Hospital
Job Title:CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER II, PER DIEM
Description:Provide in or out-patient psychosocial assessments, therapeutic interventions, and community resource support information and referrals for adult and pediatric patients and their families throughout the medical center, with a focus on...>
Company:Ucla Health System
Location:Los Angeles, CA
Posted:5/6/2013
Source:UCLA Health System
Job Title:Program Services Coordinator Summer Intern
Description:Every person needs the support of others, but we look for very special people to support (Indiana MENTOR - individuals with disabilities; children with emotional, behavioral or medical complexities; children and adults with brain injury).>
Company:Mentor Network
Location:Merrillville, IN
Posted:5/22/2013
Source:The Mentor Network
Job Title:Social Worker - Mental Health Service Line Supervisor
Description:Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 889429 (Include on all documents)To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and...>
Company:United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Location:Richmond, VA
Posted:5/21/2013
Source:United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Job Title:Social Media Intern
Description:Job SummaryThe Social Media Intern will be responsible for building and managing online and social media projects and channels. He/she assists the Social Media Supervisor with coordinating monthly and weekly content development,...>
Company:UPS
Location:Atlanta, GA
Posted:4/12/2013
Source:UPS
Job Title:SocWork Pre-MSW Intern - Child/Adolescent(183643)
Description:SocWork Pre-MSW Intern - Child/Adolescent(Job Number: 183643)At Kaiser Permanente Northern California, you’ll join a team of health advocates who share your passion for helping people. From our laboratory professionals to our RNs to...>
Company:Kaiser Permanente
Location:South San Francisco, CA
Posted:5/8/2013
Source:Kaiser Permanente
Job Title:Public Relations: Public Relations/Social Media Intern
Description:Get hands on experience with an internet startup! Shiftgig, the professional networking and employment for the service industry, is looking for a Public Relations/Social Media Intern to assist in all aspects of communications activities.>
Company:Shiftgig
Location:Chicago, IL
Posted:5/16/2013
Source:Shiftgig
Job Title:Social Worker, Chief Social Work Service
Description:Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 895371To fulfill President Lincoln's promise ? "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" ? by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's...>
Company:United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Location:East Orange, NJ
Posted:5/20/2013
Source:United States Department of Veterans Affairs

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