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What can I do with a social work degree?<\/h4><\/div>
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For sheer variety, few professions can match social work, which offers a broad range of opportunities and settings. With a BSW (Bachelor of Social Work) from a CSWE accredited program you have a wide choice of career options. Social workers are needed in such settings as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • School Social Work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Hospitals (medical social worker)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Mental Health<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Child Welfare<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Family Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Homeless Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Adoption<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Human Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Nursing Homes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Rehabilitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Drug and Alcohol Treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Juvenile Probation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Can I get a license to practice social work with a BSW degree?<\/h4><\/div>
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    Yes, in Texas and most other states, you can only get a license to practice social work if you have a BSW from a CSWE accredited social work program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    What is the salary range for an entry level social worker with a BSW degree?<\/h4><\/div>
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    Those just starting with a BSW and no experience can expect an annual salary of $30,000 depending on the type of work and geographic factors. A social worker with an MSW (Master\u2019s of Social Work) can expect an annual salary of $40,000 or higher depending on experience and type of social work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Do I need a minor to get my social work degree?<\/h4><\/div>
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    The BSW is a professional degree (like nursing or medicine) and does not require a minor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    I want to earn my MSW. What is “advanced standing”?<\/h4><\/div>
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    Advanced Standing may be awarded to graduate students who earned their BSW from a CSWE-accredited program within the last 10 years. They must have graduated with a 3.0 GPA. If a student qualifies for advanced standing, they will complete a 32-hour MSW program, which takes one year to complete<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Can I minor in social work?<\/h4><\/div>
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    Yes! We encourage various majors to explore minoring in social work. Contact us for requirements or for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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