What Can I do with a Major in Social Work? Social Work majors will be able to demonstrate integration of social work knowledge, values, and skills into generalist practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. These students will be able to evaluate practice, understand practice issues related to diversity including rural lifestyles, advocate for social and economic change, and recognize the global context of social work practice. Typical Occupations: Administration and Planning Case Management Youth Services Victim Assistance Drug Prevention Counseling Public Policy Administration Volunteer Coordination Program Administration Clinical Practice Policy Development Research Skills & Abilities: Active listening Concern for/sensitivity to others Decision making Oral & written communication skills Problem identification & solving Work well under pressure Analytical ability Critical thinking Gather & organize data Planning and organization Social conscience Work collaboratively Career Resources: Career Services http://www.sfasu.edu/ccs/careerservices/index.asp Association of Social Work Boards http://www.aswb.org/ Council on Social Work Education http://careers.cswe.org/home/index.cfm?site_id=392 National Association of Social Work http://careers.socialworkers.org/ Social Work at SFA http://www.sfasu.edu/socialwork/ College of Liberal and Applied Arts Academic and Career Advising Office 1/31/13