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Career Opportunities

Social workers help people manage and overcome some of life’s most difficult challenges. They provide individual, family, and group therapy; facilitate crisis prevention and intervention; advocate and participate in political action; and collaborate with communities to develop necessary social and economic resources.

Social work is especially committed to advancing social justice and increasing opportunities for vulnerable populations. Settings in which social workers practice include:

  • Mental Health Agencies
  • Schools
  • Counseling Centers
  • Child Welfare Agencies
  • Adoption/Foster Agencies
  • Hospitals
  • International Social Work Agencies
  • Violence Prevention/Victim Assistance
  • Older Adult Services
  • Probation and Parole Agencies
  • Political Advocacy
  • Employee Assistance Programs
Note: This information is current for the 2008-09 academic year. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
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