Research Guides: #Social Work: Careers &amp; Majors

Majoring in Social Work

What to consider when evaluating Bachelors of Social Work (BSW) and Master in Social Work (MSW) options:

Is the program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)?

Does the program offer the area specialization or concentration you want in addition to ample field placement opportunities in your area of interest?

Does the program offer on-campus or online research facilities, academic advising, classroom training, or internships?

Best Schools for Social Work
Grad school rankings by US News in 2019.
Social Work Scholarships
While a social work degree is certainly a worthy investment, financing your masters in social work online or on-campus can be challenging. With the many organizations that offer scholarships, grants, and loan programs designed to help aspiring social workers pay for their education, cost should not be a deterrent when deciding whether or not to earn an advanced degree.
Online MSW Programs
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SocialWork.org Resources
Choosing the right college can be difficult for aspiring social workers. Prospective students should consider several factors pertaining to the school, including accreditation status and programs leading to licensure. They should also explore their financial aid options, including student loans and scholarships.

Professional Societies & Networks

What are these?

Professional societies/organizations are often the publishers of journals and books in the field, as well conference hosts.

Membership helps people stay current in their field and to network with your colleagues. Look for discounted rates for students -- and they may offer resources like career guidance, job listings, or even scholarships.

Council on Social Work Education
The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is the national association representing social work education in the United States.
National Association of Social Workers
NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies.
Organizations/ Societies
List compiled by Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR).
SWAN - Social Work Action Network
SWAN is a radical, campaigning organisation of social work and social care practitioners, students, service users, carers and academics

Social Work - Careers

Visit our Career Exploration guide to find resources that will give you more information about careers in Social Work

Profile on Social workers
Information on education, wages, diversity in the workplace, and more from Datausa.
Social Work Careers
Guide to social work careers provided by Social Work License Map gives a range of roles you can aspire to should you undertake a degree in social work.
Social Work Job Description: What You'll Do
From All Psychology Schools- As a social worker, you advocate for others, be they young or old. You’ll work with clients from every station in life, and sometimes dire economic backdrops, to ease them through transitions, hardships, and mentally tough times.
YouTube-Social Work Career Videos
Playlist put together on different careers in Social Work. Day in the life videos, licensing examine and interview tips, and jobs you can get with you BSW (Bachelor's of Social Work).

101 Careers in Social Work, Third Edition by Jessica A. Ritter; Ann Obermann; Kristin Danhoff
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Collection: EBSCO eBook Collection (1 copy)
ISBN: 9780826143259
Published: 2019
Illuminating current trends in social work education and practice, the book describes more than 100 specific careers--traditional and nontraditional--available to social workers, including best features, challenges, required core competencies and skills, educational and licensing requirements, and personal narratives.

Volunteer Opportunities

VolunteerMatch - Social Work in Houston, TX
10 Places to Volunteer If You’re Interested in a Career in Social Work
List compiled by the Social Work Degree Center
United Way - Social Work
Find volunteer opportunities from virtual volunteering, going overseas, and other resources from United Way
Social Work Volunteer Opportunities
Find volunteer opportunities from Social Work Licence map
Volunteerworld.com - Social Work
Become a social work volunteer and gain some precious work experience while traveling the world. From India to South Africa and South America, there are countless projects looking for the help of dedicated volunteers for their social services.