What Can I Do With a Major In Social Work?

UGA Specific Information for Social Work

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

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Class of 2024 Career Outcomes for Social Work*

** Includes Self-Employed

Campus Resources

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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

Professional Associations/Resources

Employers/Position Titles Reported by Class of 2024 Social Work Majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2024 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)
Advantage Behavioral Health Systems Program Assistant
Apollo Behavior Registered Behavior Technician
Chick-fil-A Training Director
Georgia College Advising Corps College Advisor
Success Academy Charter Schools Teacher
Union County Pet Hospital Veterinary Technician
* denotes no responses received.
*Source: Areas above marked with an Asterisk (*) have been created utilizing data taken from the UGA Career Outcomes Survey. The "Employers Hiring...," "Job Titles of...," "Career Outcomes for...," and "Graduate/Professional Schools and Programs..." information listed above represent UGA Class of 2024 Graduates. The lists are not exhaustive and therefore do not represent all potential career options. Click here for more detailed Career Outcomes information regarding this major.

Graduate/Professional Schools Attended by Class of 2024 Social Work Majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2024 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)
Athens Technical College Interdisciplinary Studies, Associate's
Georgia State University Social Work, Degree Not Specified
University of Georgia Social Work, Advanced Standing, 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 Georgia Social Work, MSW
University of Georgia Social Work, MSW
University of Georgia Social Work, MSW
University of Michigan Social Work, Master’s
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Advanced Standing Program, Master’s
University of North Carolina at Wilmington Social Work, Master’s
University of Pennsylvania Social Work, Master’s
University of Tennessee College Student Personnel, Master’s
University of Tennessee Social Work, Master’s
University of Tennessee Social Work, Master’s
* denotes no responses received.

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