Why Study Social Work?| College Majors | College Degrees | Study Hall

What can you do with a social work major?

In Social Work you can expect to study psychology, sociology, statistics, politics and so much more. Basically, Social Work is the study of individuals and how to best help others function in their environment. If you possess a desire to help people facing hardships and could see yourself working as a caseworker, family service worker or habilitation specialist, then this might be the right major for you!

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Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
1:21 - What is Social Work + Why study it
1:56 - Course progression + What you really study
3:48 - Who should study Social Work
5:19 - Common pitfalls
6:39 - What can you do with Social Work + Next steps
8:46 - Conclusion
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[JimJamJuicy]

6 year social worker here. I’ve worked in hospitals, child protection, aged care and veteran support. It’s mind blowing what you see and hear in this job. Get ready for trauma. It’s not easy don’t do it if you aren’t tenacious and strong hearted.

[Reffieness]

Last year MSW student here! Thanks for the love! It’s such a great and diverse field. I also REALLY needed to hear that this field can be difficult. My boyfriend just graduated from law school and I’m finding it so hard not to compare our experiences. Law school is cut throat and I often think “man I have it easy” because all the professors are so understanding and empathetic.. because they’re social workers. I’ve been feeling like a fraud in moments of struggle when in reality it IS a difficult field in a very different way from law. I needed that validation today.

[MSWMinute]

The social work career field requires passion for serving vulnerable populations and desire to improve public policy. We need more social workers out there.

[Emily]

Just submitted my last assignment for my masters of social work :)
Best career choice :)

[camjam]

As a social work student, I appreciate this!! Very excited for my internship in the fall!

[DBD]

Something worth noting for those going into the bachelor's in social work is be sure that it accredited by the Council for Social Work Education (CSWE) as this will allow you, assuming that you maintain good grades, the opportunity to do a shorter master's program also accredited by CSWE, known as "advanced standing."

[alanawilson]

As a clinical social worker I appreciate this video!

[G-Tarun]

I love this Fast Guides series, every single episode is crafted with so much thought and care! Curious if you'll launch a later spin-off called Long Roads, on career paths after graduation from specific major categories—engineering, science, humanities/social science BA, etc. This could cover the interesting question of working in the social sector without majoring in social work—there are many liberal arts and STEM folks who go on to work in public service, nonprofits, education, etc.

[artiehartsell]

I’m a social worker at the macro level. I have my BSW and MSW and do strategy at an LGBTQ+ advocacy org!! Love this.

[CharliMorganMusic]

The most things that matters are patience and good heart. You can learn everything else, but you need the patience to wait long enough for the right thing to happen.

It's not for everyone. It isn't for most people. You're going to see the worst parts of humanity, but for that, I respect you. All of your coworkers will be female forever.

[josephinedesrosiers]

When i was in college i took two classes as soon as i got in, intro to social work, and intro to computer science. It became quickly apparent to me in the social work class that i wasnt going to be able to look at situations that i had no recourse to solve, and leave them be with my mental health in tact. There's no shame in realizing that as much as your heart is in the right place, it may just not be suited to the practical reality of being on the ground in the fight. This definitely would have helped me realize that if i wasnt able to take both classes at once when i was starting out!

[whovianforever]

Dropped out of nursing school and considering this as my next move. Thanks for the video.

[BrianHutzellMusic]

02:25 Yes! Statistics is a must for almost everyone entering college. You will need at least a basic understanding of statistics in order to fully understand the test data in all those peer-reviews papers you will be reading. (Checking out Crash Course Statistics is a good place to start!)

[kristenhumphrey]

I have a BSW and MSW (and Ph.D. in Special Education) and I'm a professor of social work. I like this video and it is mostly accurate, but at the 6:45 mark, he says that at the BSW level you don't have clients. I'm not sure why he says that. BSW social workers absolutely have clients and have direct client contact. There is an important distinction between the level of work that BSWs and MSWs do, but it would be more accurate to say that BSWs don't provide therapy. Many states have three levels of licensure: LBSW, LMSW, and a clinical license which uses different letters depending on the state - it's LSCSW in my state. At each level of licensure, social workers are found in a variety of settings. For example, in a mental health center, BSWs commonly work as case managers; MSWs and clinical social workers provide therapy. Both may work with individuals or groups. Social workers are also found in schools, hospitals, nursing homes, agencies that serve people with developmental/intellectual disabilities, correctional settings (jails, prisons, probation, parole, court service officers), community action programs, child welfare, addiction settings, and many more.

[nathanbohman]

I just got accepted into my university’s social work program and I loved how this video concisely laid out what this major is like!

[alexagarza]

Hi! Due to its increasing popularity, I believe a Fast Guide on Animal Science/Veterinary Science would be extremely helpful. Many students seem to be misinformed or misguided with how rigorous and STEM-heavy the degree plan is, then drop because they don't care for science. Thanks! ☺️

[Rockey-]

Hi I am student about to finish my associate's degree this May. Mov eon, to a four year university for social work.
I am very excited ! to start in Fall 2024.

[just_another_retired_hooligan]

I am a currently a freshman in college, and my goal is to become a social worker. The problem I have run into is not a bad problem, but actually a good one. I never knew the different fields that are related directly to the social services profession. As I further go into my college career I will eventually find where I feel I belong because this field is a calling for me.

[LD-toft]

Hank very good as usual...former MSW student

[aw_jinnie]

I’m considering going back to school in order to become a social worker, and this is very helpful. Thank you 💖