How To Become a Social Worker

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Published On Dec 4, 2023
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1 Virginia Commonwealth University. (2022, March 29). 5 Benefits of Being a Social Worker. Retrieved Nov. 8, 2023. 

2 COVID-19 has adversely affected the global economy and data from 2020 to 2022 may be atypical compared to prior years. Accordingly, data shown is effective September 2023, which can be found here: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Social Workers, retrieved on Oct. 24, 2023.

3 Wadsworth, J. (n.d.). What are the main challenges of a career in social work? Charles Hunter Associates. Retrieved Nov. 30, 2023.  

4 Upson, M. (2023, Sept. 7). Clinical vs. direct practice social work (a complete guide). BestColleges. Retrieved Oct. 24, 2023.

5 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2023, Sept. 6). How to become a social worker. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved Oct. 24, 2023. 

6 Munday, R. (2023, June). Become a social worker: education and licensure requirements. SocialWorkLicensure.org. Retrieved Oct. 24, 2023.

Approved by the director of social work of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences on Nov. 20, 2023.

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