Explore Social Work

Are you curious about a social work degree and what it might mean for your career? Social workers come from a broad spectrum of society and help contribute to a better world in hundreds of different and impactful ways.

Do You Have a Passion to...

• Help Underserved Communities
• Help People with Certain Types of Struggles, Addictions, or Mental Health Issues
• Research, Improve Patient Care, and Expand What Social Workers Can Bring to a Variety of Professions
• Improve Social Policy and Programs
• Organize Communities
• Advocate for/with Others

A social work degree can prepare you for a career in various industries and qualifies you for any number of roles in the social work field. You may pursue jobs in hospitals, schools, mental health clinics, private practices, or corporations. Most organizations in the public and private sectors that provide community service or support individuals and families in an emotional capacity employ professionals with training in social work. The careers below highlight some of the more popular fields where you can find employment.

• Explore Social Work (National Association of Social Workers)
• National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics
• Occupational Outlook Handbook: Social Workers