A major in social work prepares you for generalist professional social work practice in a variety of settings. It will give you the values, knowledge and skills you need to help people in your community.
As a social work major your social work courses will include:
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Biology
- Economics
- Diversity
- Human Behavior in the Social Environment
- Social Work Research for Practice
- Social Welfare Policy
- Social Work Practice
- Field Instruction
Experience is gained through field instruction at social work service agencies. These include:
- Counseling Centers
- Child Welfare Agencies
- Criminal Justice Centers
- Drug/Alcohol Clinics
- Legal Aid Programs
- Medical Centers
- Mental Health Centers
- Psychiatric Hospitals
- Retirement Centers
- Teen Pregnancy Clinics
Field instruction is in your senior year when you will have a field placement in a social service agency for two days a week. This hands-on experience will give you additional skills and values to help you succeed in generalist practice.
The Job Market for Social Work Majors
A major in social work prepares graduates for work in many fields, including:
- Children's services
- Correctional institutions
- Courts
- Hospitals
- Mental health clinics
- Peace Corps
- Public welfare agencies
- Schools
- Vocational and rehabilitation centers
Accreditation
The Social Work Program of Capital University is fully accredited by The Council on Social Work Education. Only graduates from an accredited program can:
- Be licensed to practice
- Be defined and hired as social workers under many federal regulations
- Complete an accelerated Master of Social Work degree in one year
The Social Work Program and Faculty
The Social Work Program is committed to the professional Code of Ethics. The Social Work Department educates students to be effective and knowledgeable licensed social workers, prepared for generalist practice in rural and urban settings, aware of their responsibility for continued professional growth and development, committed to the alleviation of poverty, oppression and discrimination, and dedicated to social justice and the enhancement of quality of life for people world wide.
The faculty maintains personal relationships with students through classes that enhance your personal and professional development and provide you with a variety of learning opportunities.