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What Is a Social Worker?ⁱ Whether financial, medical, social, or emotional issues, social workers typically provide help to people who need assistance. Social workers can be found in schools, health or mental health clinics, child welfare and human service agencies, private practices, and more.

How Do I Become a Social Worker?ⁱⁱ To enter the field of social work, you typically need to earn a four-year degree—normally a Bachelor’s in Social Work (BSW), but a degree in psychology or sociology may also be accepted. Clinical social worker candidates need to earn a Master's in Social Work (MSW), as these types of social workers typically diagnose and treat medical illnesses. Keep in mind that most states require social workers to have a license. Be sure to check your state’s social work license requirements.

Source: ⁱhttp://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/social-workers.htm | ⁱⁱhttp://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/social-workers.htm#tab-4 | Based on national data, not school-specific information. Conditions in your area may vary. Accessed 9/20/2024 .