A social worker, or case worker, is someone who has a sort of passion or drive for helping people. Social workers contribute to the quality of life of citizens and without them our nation would not have the proper support to establish order and relations in society. I plan to graduate ASU with a Master’s degree to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I know a career in social work is the right path for me, simply because of my love for people. To have a career where I have the ability to advocate in areas of personal passion and to see a change unfold because of my influence, would be gratifying.
There have been many experiences in my life that have led me to this career. Growing up I had a strenuous and unorthodox childhood. My father …show more content…
Some entry-level positions may also accept candidates with a bachelor 's degree in psychology, sociology, or other related fields. More advanced practitioners need higher levels of education (Master’s or Doctor degree) and professional licensure. An undergraduate degree requires basic understanding of human biology, psychology, sociology, economics, ethics, human connection and child development. To gain understanding in these basic fields requires the completion of an array of classes and examinations, such as, Introduction to Sociology, Human Behavior, Research Methods, Generalized Practice, Policy and complete an adequate number of field practice …show more content…
Workers spend most of their time in offices or facility’s and often travel locally to visit clients. Depending on the social worker’s field of expertise, whether it be, child, family, and school, medical, mental health and substance abuse, military or community, case workers environments can be very diverse. Having a Master’s or Doctorate degree parades a competitive edge and opens many more job opportunities. A social worker could pursue many career paths, for example; advocate roles in government, work with administration, be employed by a direct clinical practice, a profit or nonprofit organization, or work in corporate settings. The field of social work covers a multitude of issues within society and because of that there are plenty of jobs awaiting to be filled. Arising social issues are now opening new doors for workers. Convicted drug offenders are increasingly being sent to treatment programs, which are staffed by social workers, rather than be sent to jail because the public now realizes these people need help rather than punishment. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for social workers is expected to increase by 2022. Growing 12 percent from 2014 to 2024, at a rate much faster than the average for all occupations (Occupational,
There have been many experiences in my life that have led me to this career. Growing up I had a strenuous and unorthodox childhood. My father …show more content…
Some entry-level positions may also accept candidates with a bachelor 's degree in psychology, sociology, or other related fields. More advanced practitioners need higher levels of education (Master’s or Doctor degree) and professional licensure. An undergraduate degree requires basic understanding of human biology, psychology, sociology, economics, ethics, human connection and child development. To gain understanding in these basic fields requires the completion of an array of classes and examinations, such as, Introduction to Sociology, Human Behavior, Research Methods, Generalized Practice, Policy and complete an adequate number of field practice …show more content…
Workers spend most of their time in offices or facility’s and often travel locally to visit clients. Depending on the social worker’s field of expertise, whether it be, child, family, and school, medical, mental health and substance abuse, military or community, case workers environments can be very diverse. Having a Master’s or Doctorate degree parades a competitive edge and opens many more job opportunities. A social worker could pursue many career paths, for example; advocate roles in government, work with administration, be employed by a direct clinical practice, a profit or nonprofit organization, or work in corporate settings. The field of social work covers a multitude of issues within society and because of that there are plenty of jobs awaiting to be filled. Arising social issues are now opening new doors for workers. Convicted drug offenders are increasingly being sent to treatment programs, which are staffed by social workers, rather than be sent to jail because the public now realizes these people need help rather than punishment. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for social workers is expected to increase by 2022. Growing 12 percent from 2014 to 2024, at a rate much faster than the average for all occupations (Occupational,