Social Work is a profession that exists to assist other people through life’s most difficult challenges. Social workers help individuals, groups, and communities to function successfully in the social arena, dealing with obstacles ranging from poverty and domestic abuse to disability and mental illness. Clinical social workers diagnosis and treat individuals with a variety of issues such a mental, behavioral, or emotional issues. Social workers must be compassionate and sensitive to others’ problems, responsible and committed to helping those in need, and well educated in the diverse fields that fall under the social work umbrella. Social work can be highly challenging, but is also very rewarding career path. The social work profession has numerous opportunities to make a difference in someone’s life. Some individuals advocate for social change in our country or to assist with international relief. Other social work settings include a wide variety such as schools, welfare and human service agencies, hospitals, corporations, or private practice. Social workers may work evening, weekends, and holidays. 

Enrollment Date: Fall and/or Spring Semester 
Minimum Required Credits: 60
Campus: Fort Dodge, Storm Lake, and Webster City
Department: Social Science
CIP#: 24.01010200