Student and Counselor Resource Page for Social Work

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Social work is a profession for those with a strong desire to help improve people's lives. Social workers help people function the best way they can in their environment, deal with their relationships, and solve personal and family problems. A bachelor's degree in social work (BSW) degree is the most common minimum requirement to qualify for a job as a social worker; however, majors in psychology, sociology, and related fields may be sufficient to qualify for some entry-level jobs, especially in small community agencies. Although a bachelor's degree is required for entry into the field, an advanced degree has become the standard for many positions. A master's degree in social work (MSW) is necessary for positions in health and mental health settings and typically is required for certification for clinical work. Although community colleges do not offer programs in social work, students intending to pursue a social work major should follow the recommended lower division requirements outlined by transfer institutions.  

Transfer Resources for Social Work (click on the Assist icons to see articulation agreements - use the back  arrow on your browser to navigate between this page and links)
Transfer University Social Work Web Sites	Articulation Agreements for Social Work Major
SFSU	BA Social Work
SJSU	BA Social Work
California State University, Chico	BA Social Work
U. C. Berkeley	BA Social Welfare

Career and Educational Resources for Social Work

	Occupational information about the nature of the work, working conditions, training and/or educational requirements, job outlook, and earnings.
	Lists of transfer, graduate, professional, and other educational programs.
	Information of special interest to multicultural populations.

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Social Workers Occupational Outlook Handbook (U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics)

California Occupational Guide: Social Workers California Labor Market Information Division

BBSE Licensing Information Board of Behavioral Science Examiners

Social Work CSU San Diego

The New Social Worker: The Magazine for Social Work Students and Recent Graduates Linda Grobman, publisher/editor

	Becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California National Association of Social Workers, California Chapter
	Social Work Profession National Association of Social Workers

Career Guide: Public Service & Public Health Counselors and Social Workers Saludos Hispanos

Social Work Cafe Tobi Ann Shane

Social Worker Monster.Com

Social Work WetFeet