Social Work prepares graduates for the general practice of social work by developing:
- Capacity to analyze personal, community, family and societal problems.
- Practical skills such as interviewing, counselling, community development, social action and advocacy.
Employers seek out the skills acquired by Social Work graduates, such as:
- The capacity to gather, analyze and interpret information from a range of sources
- Effective communications skills, including composition and organization of ideas
- Writing and presentation skills
- Knowledge of current practice approaches
- Skills for working effectively with individuals, families, groups and communities
- Hands-on learning gained within the field
Examples of Social Work career paths:
- Health Care settings – hospitals, family health teams, addiction services, mental health agencies
- Children’s services, including Children’s Aid Societies
- Services for immigrants and refugees
- Anti-poverty organizations
- Disabled people’s organizations
- Indigenous communities
- Women’s services, including shelters
- Elder care organizations
- Criminal justice and legal services
- Governments
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