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Social work is a dynamic-growth profession based upon knowledge drawn from its own experience and from the social sciences. It has a code of ethics, practice standards and a nationwide system of accredited education programs. Social workers are people who care about the needs of others, including those who are not always successful or cooperative. Members of this profession have the knowledge, skills and values to work with a wide range of people and problems. Help for an individual or a family can be as simple as an interview and as complex as promoting change in a large bureaucracy. Social workers are found in such diverse fields as mental health, child welfare, health care, public welfare, family services, developmental disabilities, services to older people, criminal justice, substance abuse and social justice organizations. What is social work? Social work is a profession with many different opportunities and areas, all with the common goal of helping individuals. According to the National Association of Social Workers: “Social workers are skilled professionals who work to empower individuals, relieve suffering and affect social change. They are generalists and specialists who work in a wide variety of settings but apply common core values, principles and techniques.†Our programs are all accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, which is essential for licensure after graduation. There are 11 main goals at the center of the undergraduate curriculum: To enhance students' critical thinking skills To encourage students to be scientifically minded To develop students' knowledge of theory as it applies to social work practice To increase political awareness and engagement To provide a strong ethical grounding To develop cultural competence and sensitivity To learn to work effectively within an organization To understand the history, programs, and policies of the welfare system To be able to analyze and advocate for change To demonstrate a professional use of self To foster a commitment to a bio-psycho-social-spiritual perspective People choose careers in the social work because they have a strong desire to help improve people’s lives. Social workers are on the frontlines, developing, advocating and delivering social programs that are responsive to needs as homelessness, poverty, family break-up, mental illness, disability, alcohol and substance abuse, domestic violence and many other issues. As a social worker you can help and individual face a disability or a life-threatening disease or a social problem, such as inadequate housing, unemployment, or substance abuse. Or you might choose to help families that have serious domestic conflicts, such as child or spousal abuse. Another professional route would be to conduct research, advocate for improved services, or become involved in policy development at the local, state or national level. Many social workers specialize in serving a particular population or working in a specific setting.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Social work is a dynamic-growth profession based upon knowledge drawn from its own experience and from the social sciences. It has a code of ethics, practice standards and a nationwide system of accredited education programs. Social workers are people who care about the needs of others, including those who are not always successful or cooperative. Members of this profession have the knowledge, skills and values to work with a wide range of people and problems. Help for an individual or a family can be as simple as an interview and as complex as promoting change in a large bureaucracy. Social workers are found in such diverse fields as mental health, child welfare, health care, public welfare, family services, developmental disabilities, services to older people, criminal justice, substance abuse and social justice organizations. What is social work? Social work is a profession with many different opportunities and areas, all with the common goal of helping individuals. According to the National Association of Social Workers: “Social workers are skilled professionals who work to empower individuals, relieve suffering and affect social change. They are generalists and specialists who work in a wide variety of settings but apply common core values, principles and techniques.†Our programs are all accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, which is essential for licensure after graduation. There are 11 main goals at the center of the undergraduate curriculum: To enhance students' critical thinking skills To encourage students to be scientifically minded To develop students' knowledge of theory as it applies to social work practice To increase political awareness and engagement To provide a strong ethical grounding To develop cultural competence and sensitivity To learn to work effectively within an organization To understand the history, programs, and policies of the welfare system To be able to analyze and advocate for change To demonstrate a professional use of self To foster a commitment to a bio-psycho-social-spiritual perspective People choose careers in the social work because they have a strong desire to help improve people’s lives. Social workers are on the frontlines, developing, advocating and delivering social programs that are responsive to needs as homelessness, poverty, family break-up, mental illness, disability, alcohol and substance abuse, domestic violence and many other issues. As a social worker you can help and individual face a disability or a life-threatening disease or a social problem, such as inadequate housing, unemployment, or substance abuse. Or you might choose to help families that have serious domestic conflicts, such as child or spousal abuse. Another professional route would be to conduct research, advocate for improved services, or become involved in policy development at the local, state or national level. Many social workers specialize in serving a particular population or working in a specific setting.
Admission Requirements
79+
6+
Jan-2000
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Programme overview
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Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
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