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:
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Active listening
Concern for/sensitivity to others
Decision making
Oral & written communication skills
Problem identification & solving
Work well under pressure
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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