Social Work Organizations & Association
Group
Council on Social Work Education
Website
www.cswe.org
Mission and objectives
The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is a nonprofit national association representing more than 3,000 individual members, as well as graduate and undergraduate programs of professional social work education. This partnership of educational and professional institutions, social welfare agencies, and private citizens is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation as the sole accrediting agency for social work education in this country.
Resources
Social Work Career Profile
Social workers wear a number of hats but in general they help clients cope with disorders, illnesses, interpersonal, and social problems. They work in a variety of settings such as schools, assisted-living facilities, hospitals, religious institutions, prisons, clinical facilities, and individual homes. Read more . . .
Degree and Program Information for a Social Work Career
To get started, you can earn an Associate’s degree in Social Work, followed by the Bachelor’s Degree. (The Bachelor’s degree is the minimum you’ll need to start a career in Social Work.) A Bachelor’s in Psychology or Sociology may also be accepted for entry level positions. Read more . . .
Interview with a Professional Social Worker
Do you have a question about social work careers? Read this interview with a social worker. Read more . . .
