Bachelor of Arts in Social Work

Wright State University

If you want to pursue social justice and the well-being of families, and are looking for an academic environment in which you are safe to take risks, consider the Bachelor of Arts in Social Work program at Wright State. You will prepare to become and ethical and competent practitioner who operates from an empowerment and strengths perspective as you work with individuals, families, groups and communities for social and economic justice. You can also look forward to being a life-long learner who continues to make contributions to the profession. The Council on Social Work Education has accredited this program since 1974, assuring you that the curriculum and faculty meet established national standards. Qualified graduates of the bachelor's program are eligible for examinations to achieve advanced standing in master's degree programs. Those who qualify for dual-credit consideration could complete their master's degree in as little as one academic year.Consider social work as a career if you are interested in people of widely varying ages, abilities, and backgrounds. You also need to be disciplined, emotionally stable, and intellectually creative. While most social workers perform direct practice duties, others are employed as outreach workers, community organizers, and administrators in public, voluntary, and for-profit agencies. Newer fields are also opening up for social workers, such as services to the older adults. Clinical social workers are trained to evaluate a person’s mental health and use therapeutic techniques based on specific training programs. They are also trained in case management and advocacy services. Only a limited number of professionals are eligible to evaluate mental health.