A major in Social Work mixes the
methodology for analyzing social reality with training for consulting
and education. Use your time at Bethel to work with people in a variety
of capacities, from volunteering with social agencies to on-campus
groups and organizations. All social work positions require a license
to practice social work. Make sure your degree components meet
licensure requirements.
What is Your Focus?
Here's how to build skills as a Bethel student that will prepare you to compete for some of the most popular Social Work jobs today.
Gerontology
Potential Employers:
Hospitals, Hospices, Nursing Home, Home Care Organizations
Strategies:
- Pursue home health care training
- Volunteer and secure internships in a variety of settings with elderly
- Develop patience and strong oral communication skills
- Become familiar with current issues related to the elderly
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Children
Potential Employers:
Child Protection Agencies, Family Preservation Agencies, Adoption Agencies, Foster Care Agencies
Strategies:
- Obtain substance abuse, child abuse, and violence training
- Gain experience working with the welfare system
- Pursue crisis intervention and mediation training
- Seek internships in area of specialization
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School
Potential Employers:
Educational Institutions
Strategies:
- Consider a double major in Education / Family Studies
- Pursue internships working with age group of choice
- Seek training in substance and child abuse
- Gain experience working with both children and parents
- Obtain debate, mediation, and presentation experience
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Medical
Potential Employers:
Medical Facilities, Hospices, Clinics
Strategies:
- Obtain home health care training
- Pursue internships at a medical setting
- Learn medical terminology and issues
- Gain experience with medical record-keeping
- Develop strong oral and written communication skills
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Criminal Justice
Potential Employers:
Government Agencies, Correction Facilities, Police Departments
Strategies:
- Consider a minor in political science
- Pursue internships in corrections fields
- Obtain crisis-intervention, violence, substance abuse training
- Acquire extensive knowledge of legal and penal systems
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Public Policy
Potential Employers:
Government Agencies, Non-Profit Organizations
Strategies:
- Pursue graduate school for all positions
- Consider a minor in political science or history
- Seek internships working with desired population
- Gain experience in field and awareness of literature
- Earn leadership experience in campus organizations
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Disabilities
Potential Employers:
Non-Profit Organizations, Hospitals and Clinics
Strategies:
- Pursue internships working with population of choice
- Seek training with developmentally disabled
- Become familiar with medical terminology
- Gain awareness of literature and hot topics of the disabled
- Develop excellent oral and written communication skills
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Social Work Employment Web Sites
General Career Exploration Website - http://online.onetcenter.org
Spotlight on Careers Website - www.spotlightoncareers.org
For current employment websites, type
keywords such as "social work employment" in an online search engine.
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Professional Social Work Associations
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Need More Info?
For more information or assistance with an internship, graduate
school or the job search process, please set up an appointment with one of the
Counselors in the Office of Career Services by calling 651.638.6460 or stopping
by CC322
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Adapted From:
http://www2.gasou.edu/sta/career
http://careers.wcu.edu/majors
