What Can I Do With a Major In Social Work?
UGA Specific Information for Social Work
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The Bachelor of Social Work degree is the first professional social work degree. This program of study prepares the student for beginning professional practice as a social worker. The liberal arts base combined with appropriate professional courses provide the fundamental knowledge and skill needed to assume the role of a beginning practitioner. The appropriate social work value and ethical base necessary for professional practice is also a central part of the curriculum. The student exits the B.S.W. program as a generalist in the profession of social work. The B.S.W. program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Graduates holding a baccalaureate degree in social work will be prepared for practice in a wide variety of human service programs, for example, hospital social services, juvenile corrections, programs for the elderly, mental health and disability services, and child protective services. These are but a few of the settings in which social workers provide clients with such services as counseling, problem solving, linkage with resources, case management, information, and referral. Source: https://bulletin.uga.edu/MajorsGeneral?MajorId=143 |
Class of 2023 Career Outcomes for Social Work*
** Includes Self-Employed
Campus Resources
Additional UGA Career Center Recommendations
- Join a student organization related to your interests and goals. Get active and taken on leadership roles in professional, service, social, advocacy, and/or honor organizations to gain valuable experience.
Additional Career Research Resources
- O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.
- My Next Move – An interactive tool for students and job seekers to learn more about their career options.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook – The OOH is a career resource offering information on the hundreds of occupations that provide most of jobs in the United States.
- Vault – Vault.com provides in-depth intelligence on what it’s really like to work in an industry, company, or profession – and how to position yourself to land that job.
- Candid Career – This resource provides you with access to thousands of informational video interviews with real professionals through an easy-to-use website.
- UGA Mentor Program – Connect with a mentor (alumni, faculty, staff) to research and explore industries and careers. Research industries and careers by connecting with a mentor for a quick chat or formal 16-week mentorship through the UGA Mentor Program.
- Interstride - Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance.
- Glassdoor - Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers an inside look at jobs and companies through "employee generated content" – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees and job seekers.
- Steppingblocks - Research your future career with real-world stats about your major, your interests, and your dream job title with career and education searches designed to find your best path based on millions of others. It’s data-powered career exploration for doers like you.
Employment Websites
GENERAL
- Handshake (scroll down to the bottom of the page; login with your UGA MyID and password)
- LinkedIn (this popular networking site also has a job board!)
- Idealist (non-profit jobs)
- USAJobs (federal jobs)
MAJOR/CAREER SPECIFIC JOB BOARDS
- National Association of Social Workers JobLink
- Idealist
- Council on Social Work Education Directory of Accredited Programs
- Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs Directory
- American Psychological Association Accredited Programs
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- USA Jobs
- Health Resources and Services Administration Opportunities
- HealthJobs.com
- HealthJobsNationwide
Professional Associations/Resources
Employers/Position Title Reported by Class of 2023 Social Work majors
The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2023 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.
| Employer | Position Title(s) |
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| Advantage Behavioral Health Systems | Housing Support Specialist | Carter Center | Resident | Crossroads | Patient Access Specialist | Georgia Department of Human Services | Social Work Specialist | Hope and Help Center of Central Florida | Social Worker | Project Safe Inc. | Textline Manager | Project Safe Inc. | Shelter Advocate | Reformed University Fellowship | Intern | The Cottage Sexual Assault Center & Children's Advocacy Center | Child Advocate |
Graduate/Professional Schools attended by Class of 2023 Social Work majors
The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2023 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.
| Graduate School | Program(s) |
|---|---|
| Augusta University | Unspecified Master's Program | Georgia State University | Social Work, MSW | Georgia State University | Social Work, MSW | New York University | Social Work, MS | University of Georgia | Social Work, MSW | University of Georgia | Social Work, Degree Not Specified | University of Georgia | Social Work, Degree Not Specified | University of Georgia | Social Work, Degree Not Specified | University of Georgia | Social Work, Degree Not Specified | University of Georgia | Social Work, Degree Not Specified | University of Georgia | Social Work, Degree Not Specified | University of Georgia | Social Work, MA | University of Georgia | Social Work, MSW | University of Georgia | Social Work, MSW | University of Georgia | Social Work, MSW | University of Georgia | Social Work, MSW | University of Georgia | Social Work, MSW | University of Georgia | Social Work, MSW | University of Georgia | Social Work, MSW | University of Georgia | Social Work, MSW | University of Georgia | Social Work, MSW | University of Georgia | Social Work, MSW | University of Georgia | Social Work, MSW | University of Georgia | Social Work, MSW | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Social Work, MSW |