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What isSocial Work

Social Work is a profession dedicated to partnering with people to create change. It is set apart from other human-related disciplines by its person-in-environment focus. That means that social workers have a dual orientation at all times - the individual and the environment.

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Bachelor's in Social Work

Social work assists people in coping with life's challenges through a combination of advocacy, counseling, and connected resources. We empower individuals and communities, address issues, including poverty and inequality, and promote social justice and human rights.

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Master's In Social Work

Master's Social Work practice may include applying specialized knowledge and advanced practice skills in assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and evaluation, case management, mediation, counseling, supportive counseling, direct practice, information and referral, supervision, consultation, education, research, advocacy, community organization and developing, implementing and administering policies, programs and activities.

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Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work