What Can I Do With a Major in‌
Social Work? The Social Work Program at Cedar Crest College is dedicated to the provision of the highest quality educational preparation of students for entry into beginning social work practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. Consistent with the mission of the College, the Social Work Program seeks to provide students with a liberal arts perspective and a particular focus on the development of women. The Social Work Program is philosophically guided by a holistic approach to practice that includes the spiritual dimension of the human condition. The program is also committed to preparing professionals who will work to alleviate poverty, oppression, and discrimination through a dedicated advocacy for social and economic justice. The Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and is designed to provide students with a generalist approach to social work practice. Students who complete the major outlined below will be prepared for a beginning professional social work practice and usually are awarded advanced standing in graduate social work study.
Skills Associated with Social Work Majors:
Understanding of human behavior and familiarity with community services Desire to work directly with those challenged by social problems Sensitivity to the needs and pains of others Ability to work under unpleasant and stressful conditions
Agency Director Aging/Gerontology Specialist Assistant Director of Agency Behavior Specialist Case Worker Child Welfare Worker Clinical Social Worker Consultant Deputy Director Developmental Disabilities Specialist Educator Employee Assistance Counselor Employment/Occupational Social Worker
Sample Career Titles**: Faith-Based Agency Worker Family Services Social Worker Group Home Director Group Worker Health Care Specialist Health Care Worker Historian Hospital Social Worker Intake Counselor International Social Worker Market Research Analyst Marriage Counselor Medical Social Counselor Mental Health Worker Mobile Therapist Peace Corps/VISTA Volunteer
**Some careers may require further training and/or educational degree.
Policy & Planning Specialist Policy Advocate Policy Analyst Probation Officer Program Manager Psychiatric Social Worker Research Analyst Residential Counselor School Counselor School Social Worker Substance Abuse Counselor Supervisor Technical Writer Therapeutic Staff Service Worker (TSS) Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor