A major in social work prepares students for the first level of social work practice. Entry level baccalaureate positions are found in family service agencies, hospitals, court systems, nursing homes, government agencies, rehabilitation clinics and other settings.
Social workers strive to assist individuals to function more effectively within society.
They counsel, refer and advocate for their clients, and propose needed changes in societal institutions such as health care, education and housing. The MSW is generally required for supervisory or administrative positions, for research and for specialization in mental health services. The social worker also needs to be comfortable working as part of a team as well as independently. Dennis V. Health Care Job Explosion . Careers for Good Samaritans and Other Humanitarian Types .