The Bachelor of Social Work degree at the University of Georgia prepares students for beginning practice as a social worker.
Fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, coursework teaches students about the history of social work and the development of social welfare, the impact of diversity and oppression on society, family and group development theories, community organizations, and research methodology. An internship with a social service agency during the senior year supplements classroom learning.
Employment opportunities are available in a wide variety of human service programs such as hospital social services, juvenile corrections, programs for the elderly, mental health and disability services, case management, referral agencies, and child protective services. Additional professional degrees will permit entry into the fields of counseling and professional practice.