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TRAITS
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committed to helping others
ability to assess circumstances
can work independently
empathetic |
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| ocial workers are specially trained in locating
community |
| resources to solve problems such as child abuse,
homelessness, |
| drug abuse, and poverty. They
support people in their efforts to |
| function within their environments.
They provide counseling to clients |
| and are committed to improving social
conditions. These professionals |
| assist with placing people back into
society after hospitalization or |
| rehabilitation. Social workers
ensure that people have resources to |
| solve financial, health care, family, and
other problems. They may also |
| organize support groups for families of
patients suffering from cancer, |
| AIDS, Alzheimer's disease, or other
illnesses. |
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Average Starting Salary (bachelor's level) $34,283 (master's level)
$38,254
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| Areas of Specialization |
| There are many areas of
specialization |
| in which a social worker
may practice. |
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These are just a few examples: |
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Child Welfare |
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Geriatric Social Work |
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Marriage and Family |
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Physical and Mental Health |
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Social Policy and |
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Community Practice |
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| Work Environment |
| Community advocacy groups |
| Government agencies |
| HIV/AIDS clinics |
| Home health agencies |
| Hospice |
| Hospitals |
| Mental health/substance
abuse centers |
| Nursing homes |
| Prisons |
| Schools |
| Social services agencies |
| Universities |
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| Academic Requirements |
| A college preparatory
diploma is |
| recommended.
Programs are offered at |
| both the bachelor's and
master's levels. |
| The Master of Social Work
is usually |
| pursued after gaining
some work |
| experience and is often
necessary |
| to work in hospitals.
Doctoral programs |
| are also available in
social work, but a |
| master's is considered
the terminal |
| degree for practice. |
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| Licensure, Certification and |
| Registration |
| Georgia requires
licensure through the |
| Georgia Composite Board
of |
| Professional Counselors,
Social Workers, |
| and Marriage and Family
Therapists. |
| Certification in several
specialty areas is |
| available through the
national Association |
| of Social Workers |
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| Professional Organizations |
| Council on Social Work
Education |
| (703) 683-8080 |
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www.cswe.org |
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| Georgia Composite Board
of |
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Professional Counselors, Social |
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Workers, and Marriage and |
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Family Therapists |
| (478) 207-2440 |
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www.sos.state.ga.us/plb/counselors |
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| National Association of
Social Workers |
| (202) 408-8600 |
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www.naswdc.org |
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| National Association of
Social Workers - |
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Georgia Chapter |
| (770) 234-0567 |
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www.naswga.org |
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS |
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Bachelor's Degree |
Master's Degree |
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Albany State University |
Clark
Atlanta University |
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Augusta State University |
Georgia
State University |
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Clark Atlanta University |
Kennesaw State University |
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Dalton State College |
Savannah State University |
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Fort Valley State University |
University of Georgia |
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Georgia State University |
Valdosta State University |
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Savannah State University |
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Thomas University |
Doctoral Degree |
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University of Georgia |
Clark
Atlanta University |
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University of Georgia |
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