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Social Work

Bachelor of Arts

 

 

NNU's Bachelor of Arts in Social Work gives students the opportunity to gain experience outside the classroom by logging more than 500 internship hours. It prepares students to learn the strategies necessary to begin removing barriers to social functioning

 

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Work closely
with faculty mentors
Gain experience
outside the classroom by logging more than 500 internship hours.
Learn how
to improve social conditions through caring, personal involvement, policy changes and legislative initiatives.

Social Work

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Art in Social Work will have the opportunity to gain experience outside the classroom by logging more than 500 internship hours. Under the supervision of skilled professionals, you will gain experience and expertise in local social-service settings. Inside the classroom you will learn the strategies necessary to begin removing barriers to social functioning and improving others' lives.
As a student pursuing a social work degree in the Department of Social Work at Northwest Nazarene University, you will be prepared to make a difference. You will learn how to relate your faith to your work, and discover how you can improve social conditions through caring, personal involvement, policy changes, and legislative initiatives.
After receiving your social work degree, you will be ready to pursue a master's degree or enter the workforce. Our alumni are currently serving in positions as social workers, rehabilitation specialists, case managers, counselors, and more.
 
Degree Details

Bachelor of Arts

Offered On Campus

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Career Avg. Salary
Child and Family Services, Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Criminal Justice, and Health Care  $49,470
Social and Community Service Managers $54,070
Metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area occupational employment and wage estimates for the Boise area are sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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$40,958, the estimated total cost of tuition, fees, room, and board for 2019-2020.

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$28,000, the average debt of an NNU student upon graduation—just $1,500 more than a Boise State graduate. However, 1 in 4 NNU students graduates with no debt at all.

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99%, the number of NNU undergraduate students who receive financial aid.

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January 15, the new deadline for priority NNU financial aid. File your FAFSA by the 15th to be eligible for the most aid. The FAFSA can be found at fafsa.gov.

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