Saints Maps - Social Work

SOCIAL WORK

SUGGESTED MINORS

At the heart of one’s choice to study social work is a deep desire to help others. Social workers help people cope with everyday problems. They may provide services such as advocacy, crisis response, and connecting clients with resources. They are taught how to assess and treat social problems as well as evaluate solutions. Social workers engage with individuals, families, and communities to produce positive outcomes.

CAREER COMPETENCIES

SUCCESS AS A SAINT

Check the advising worksheet in The Halo to review your major requirements.

Discuss your progression and future goals with a Success Coach.

Talk to a Career Educator about your steps after Limestone in terms of further education, career goals, certifications, and more.

Get the experience you need through opportunities at Limestone using Saints Maps.

HOW TO USE THIS MAP

Use this map to help plan and guide your experience at Limestone; including academic and co-curricular opportunities. Each student’s Limestone experience is different and activities in this map are suggestions. Always consult with your advisors whenever possible for new opportunities and updates.

SOCIAL WORK

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ENGAGE

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Review your 4-year degree plan and Social Work Program Student Handbook

Introduce yourself to your First-Year Advisor/ Success Coach and meet with them regularly

Discover library resources and the Equity & Inclusion Office

Join the Gaffney Chapter of the Student Social Work Organization

Explore volunteer and service-learning opportunities or job-shadowing

Participate in speaker and special events hosted by the Social Work Department

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FIRST YEAR MIDDLE DEVELOP

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Complete the online field to be placed in your required Meet with your new faculty progress to degree Consider adding a minor another field such as Justice

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Begin researching placement options for your field internship

Create Handshake account

Complete PathwayU assessment to be reassured of your career choice

Explore average salaries for your career field

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Participate in cultural the Professionalism Panel Apply to join the Phi Alpha Society

Attend the Fall Internship potential options for your practicum

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Start finalizing your resume Invest in proper business Career Closet

Create a LinkedIn profile Attend the Fall Graduate further education options at Limestone!

YEARS FINAL YEAR

field application in order required Field Practicum

faculty advisor to check

minor or certificate in Counseling or Criminal

events on campus such as Panel or Etiquette Dinner

Alpha Social Work Honor

Internship Fair to explore your required field resume business attire or visit the Saints profile Graduate School Fair to explore options - consider the MSW

SAINTS ADVANTAGE

Engage in these opportunities to build competencies for your future.

CAREER PATHS

Work with your faculty advisor to ensure you have no outstanding course requirements

Complete your 400-hour Field Practicum within 6 months

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Apply to graduate

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Finalize your elevator pitch and attend the Spring Career Fair

Select research topic of interest and present at conferences to gain accolades

Schedule a mock interview with the Center for Career & Professional Development

Set up an appointment with the Center for Career & Professional Development to ensure you are ready for the workforce

Keep a catalog of networking contacts and identify potential references

Apply for jobs in your field

FURTHER EDUCATION

Graduate dgrees in Psychology or Counseling

SKILLS

intelligence & empathy Advocacy & cultural competency Boundary setting ability Active listening

GRADUATE SUCCESS

The data below outlines the path students in the program take within one year of graduation. (based on knowledge rate from 2022 graduate survey)

Limestone boasts the largest social work program in the state of South Carolina! Our educational requirements allow students to be eligible to take the LBSW licensure exam in South Carolina and other states.

According to the US Bureau of Labor & Statistics, employment for social workers is projected to add 109,700 jobs nationally -- a 16% growth rate— which is more than double the 7-percent employment growth projected for all occupations from 2016 to 2026.

Our BSW Program is CSWE accredited.

LIFE AFTER GRADUATION

Thank you to the Major Maps Committee for their work on this project & dedication to student success:

Lindsay Bartholomew

Justin Davis

Katie Jones

Tom LeGrand

Katie Maher

Stacey Mason

Michelle Phillips-Meek

Kelly Tillinghast

“Deciding to attend Limestone through its Online Program was one of the best decisions that I could have made. My experience at Limestone is one that I will never forget. The professors were very supportive and ensured their students were prepared for the real world beyond graduation. I enjoyed my time so much at Limestone that I enrolled in the new Master of Social Work program. As an alumna, I can truly say that Limestone feels like ‘home’ to me.”

Angel Mims - BSW ‘19, MSW ‘21 Director of Social Services