What can I do with my SOCIAL WORK degree?
Employers of Social Work Majors
- Hospitals, Medical Centers, & Hospices
- Nursing Homes & Senior Citizen Centers
- Councils on Aging
- Senior Volunteer Programs/Agencies
- Mental Health Centers & Psychiatric Hospitals
- Family Service Agencies
- Group Homes
- Adoption Agencies
- Child Day Care
- Foster Care Agencies
- Child Welfare Agencies
- Government: Departments of Social Services,
Corrections, etc.
Schools - Health Departments
- Corporations
- Health Maintenance Organizations
- Advocacy Agencies, Refugee Relief Organizations, Human Rights Organizations
- Prisons, Courts, Police Departments, and Victim Services Programs
Related Occupations for Social Work
Majors
Some of these occupations may require additional education at Graduate or Professional schools. For information on qualifications and careerspecificsconsult the Occupational Outlook Handbook or other careerresources. Also, take advantage of career counseling offered by the Center for Student Excellence.
| Agency Director | Gerontologist |
| Case Worker | Health Care Specialist |
| Child Welfare Services Worker | Intake Counselor |
| Clinical Social Worker | Policy Advocate Program Manager |
| Community Organization Director | School Social Worker |
| Criminal Justice/Corrections Specialist | Social Worker |
| Developmental Disabilities Specialist | Substance Abuse Counselor |
Preparing for a Job in Social Work
- Plan to obtain an advanced degree for best jobs.
- Become familiar with government hiring practices.
- Develop good interpersonal skills.
- Take special courses related to your area of interest.
- Pursue internship, co-op, part-time or volunteer work in social service agencies.
- Work in advocacy program with targeted population.
- Pursue crisis intervention, justice system, violence, medical terminology or substance abuse training.
| Program Overview | Contact Information | |
| Social Work | Department of Counseling and Human Development | |
| College of Education and Human Development | ||
| On Campus: White Hall Room 108 | ||
| Telephone: 985-549-2309 | ||
| Email: Betty.Zinna@selu.edu |
| Links for Social Work Majors |
More Info from Career Services