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What can I do with a major in Social Work?

The social work major focuses on the study of individual behavior within society. This major combines the study of human behavior with skills necessary to effectively work with individuals, families and groups within organizations, communities and larger society. Generalist social work practice is a holistic approach that draws on knowledge, values and skills to engage in a planned change process. It incorporates assessing clients' needs, establishing goals and objectives, and implementation and evaluation of the planned change process. Issues of gender, ethnicity, culture and at-risk populations are at the core of social work study.

Strategies

• Strengthen communication skills
• Enhance public speaking ability
• Learn about current social problems in the community/world
• Gain experience in legal field
• Obtain internship in social agencies
• Strengthen computer skills
• Join National Association for Social Workers
• Volunteer for charitable organizations

**Career Titles**
Agency Director Aging/Gerontology Specialist Anthropologist Assistant Director of Agency Case Worker Child Welfare Worker Church Worker Community Organization Director Community Service Agency Director Consultant Cooperative Extension Worker Criminal Justice/Corrections Specialist Deputy Director Developmental Disabilities Specialist Drug Rehabilitation Counselor Educator Eligibility Specialist Employee Assistance Admin Employment Social Worker Executive Director Family Services Social Worker Food Stamp Administrator Geriatric Care Worker Gerontologist Group Home Director Health Care Specialist Health Care Worker Home Health Aide Human Services Worker	Intake Counselor International Social Research Marriage Counselor Medical Social Worker Mental Health Worker Mental Social Worker Minister Peace Corps/VISTA Volunteer Police Officer Policy & Planning Specialist Policy Advocate Policy Analyst Probation Officer Program Manager Psychiatric Social Worker Psychologist Research Analyst Residential Counselor School Counselor School Psychologist School Social Worker Services Specialist Social Service Aide Sociologist Social Worker Substance Abuse Counselor Supervisor Survey Worker Teacher Vocational Rehab Counselor

Professional Organizations

Council on Social Work Education
1701 Duke Street, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314-3457

National Association of Social Workers
750 First Street, NE, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20002-4241

The National Network for Social Work Managers
c/o Special Service for Groups
605 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 600
Los Angeles, CA 90015

Web sites

Action Without Borders: Non Profit Careers
Association for Community Organization and Social Administration (ACOSA)
Careers in Social Work: Hispanic Careers Site
Official site for Department of Justice
Federal Jobs Database
Good Works: Social Change Careers
National Association of Social Workers
Social Services Jobs
Social Workers Occupation Guide
The New Social Worker Magazine

Contact Information

Megan Adukaitis
Director of Career Development

Career Development Office:
Bernardine Hall, Suite 1104
Phone: 610-796-8225
Fax: 610-790-1968

Hours:  
Monday - Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Evening hours by appointment.

Email: career.services@alvernia.edu

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