The Catholic University of America

Social Work

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The study of Social Work is for those students who wish to make a difference by working to promote social justice through social work policies and programs. Social Work majors learn about social welfare and social work in the introductory courses through reading, research projects, and field observation. Generalist social work practice at the undergraduate level prepares students to work in numerous fields and settings and with a variety of populations, from infants to the elderly.

 

The Social Work major at CUA is designed to prepare generalist practitioners who have a strong grounding in the liberal arts. As an accredited program, the baccalaureate degree in Social Work prepares students for entry-level social work practice and/or for graduate school in social work or for graduate work in other fields and disciplines.
 

 

Marketable Skills of Social Work Majors

- Recruiting/coordinationg research subjects
- Developing project designs
- Understanding group dynamics
- Observing human interactions
- Recognizing cunltural differences and similarities
- Surveying and sampling
- Identifying value systems
- Gathering and organizing data
- Conducting field studies
- Applying non-intrusive methods
- Utilizing statistical applications

Sample of Positions Obtained by CUA Social Work Graduates

Residential Counselor

Social Worker

o Mental Health and Substance Abuse

o Medical and Public Health

o Child, Family and School

 

Internships Obtained by Social Work Students

CUA Social Work Alumni Careers

 

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What Social Workers do...
Social Work Careers Quiz
Planning a Career in International Social Work
Occupational Outlook Handbook for Social Work
Jobs in Social Services
Occupational Outlook Handbook for Community and Social Services

Jobs & Internships...
NCSSS Listings and Links
The New Social Worker Online Job Page
SocialService.com
Social Work.com

Human Services Careers

Graduate School Information
NCSSS Home Page
Applying to Graduate School