The National Association of Social Workers defines social workers as "people who care about people, who want to make things better, who want to relieve suffering, who want their work to make a difference." This is a growing and dynamic field, and the U.S. Department of Labor projects faster than average employment growth.
With App State's accredited Bachelor of Social Work degree, you will be prepared for social work careers helping individuals, families, groups and communities; providing services; and advocating for human rights and social and economic justice in a variety of human service agencies, as well as other public and non-profit organizations and institutions.
Employment sites include hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, health departments, mental health centers, child and family service agencies, substance abuse programs, group homes and residential education programs, schools, correctional facilities, departments of social services, housing programs and shelters, domestic violence programs, advocacy agencies and legislative offices, community development and planning organizations, non-governmental/community-based organizations, non-profit/grassroots organizations and international programs.