Job Placement: According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were more than 728,000 social workers in the United States. There is an expected growth in jobs of 7 percent by 2022-2032, making social work one of the fastest growing professions. The median annual wage for social workers is $55,350 (US Bureau of Labor Statics, 2022).
Prepare for Graduate School: Graduates with a BSW wanting to obtain a Master of Social Work (MSW) can apply for Advanced Standing status which greatly reduces the graduate credit hours, and tuition for degree completion.
MSSU’s Social Work field education consists of two semesters of hands-on social work practice. Students build their resume through completing a 450-hour practicum in a field setting of their selected population group and community of interest.
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Once a student earns their BSW, they will be ready to enter the field of social work. Social workers can work in government agencies, non-profit, and for-profit organizations. The following are some of the fields of practice that social workers may choose to work:
