Social Work

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Topics of Study

In Social Work you will learn to:

• Give professional support and advice to people who need it
• Work on case studies and counsel individuals and groups
• help resolve problems between people
• Understand topics such as child welfare and family services, jail probation, employment services, and rights of the handicapped
• help others change bad social conditions, and boost social and economic well being

Degrees

The following certificate(s)/degree(s) in Social Work will prepare you for jobs like the ones listed:

• Certificate or 2-year degree: social work aide or support staff
• 4-Year degree: social worker
• More than 4 years: social worker positions in administration, supervision, and research; substance abuse counselors, lobbyists