They serve at all levels of government. They are educators. They are therapists and researchers. Educational Requirements To be a social worker, one must have a degree in social work from a college or univeristy program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. An MSW is required to provide therapy.
Degree programs involve classroom study as well as practical field experience.
The bachelor's degree prepares graduates for entry-level work, whereas the master's degree is for more advanced practice. A DSW or PhD is useful for doing research or teaching at the university level. Located on the 5th floor of Ritter Annex, this school prepares students, at both the graduate and undergraduate levels for social work careers. Both programs include courses in human behavior and the social environment, social policy, practice theory and skills, and research. Both also involve direct experience in the field through supervised internships.