A degree in Social Work emphasizes the social context of what many see as personal problems. Social workers use their skills and knowledge to facilitate change with and for people who are experiencing difficulties in their lives and who struggle with the impact of injustice and oppression.
Employers value Social Work graduates because they are actively involved in the understanding and transformation of injustices in social institutions and in the struggles of people to maximize control over their own lives.
Here are some of the most frequently-reported career categories for Social Work graduates in Canada and at McMaster, according to census data and alumni outcomes:
Social Work graduates often work in the following sectors:
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