Career Paths in Social Work
The Social Work major prepares students to enter a helping profession that has a long history of concern and action for the well-being of individuals, families, groups, and communities. Students are prepared for beginning-level, generalist practice, with emphasis on special populations including youth and families, the elderly, and those at risk.
The department is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and includes academic course work and supervised field practice. Graduates are eligible for certification by the New Jersey Board of Social Work Examiners and also for advanced standing if they pursue graduate study in social work.
SAMPLE OCCUPATIONS |
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| Social Worker Geriatric Social Worker Probation/Parole Officer Nursing Home Group Worker Cottage Parent Community Volunteer Programs Administrator Rehabilitation Counselor Market Research Analyst Research Interviewer Fund-raiser/Development Officer Demographer Community Service Agency Worker Criminologist |
Hospice Coordinator Mental Health Coordinator Consumer Advocate Child Care Worker Peace Corps/VISTA Worker Clergy Customer Service Representation Personnel Interviewer Police Officer Admissions Counselor Career Counselor Church Worker Congressional Aide Lobbyist |
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