Archive for the ‘Careers in Social Work’ Category

In 1898, the first social work class was offered, and those who were interested in “charity work” now had a path to become trained professionals in addressing the ills of …

In an increasingly industrialized world, many people believe for-profit enterprises cannot possibly make positive contributions to society. This, however, is a shortsighted notion. There is nothing untoward about creating a …

Social workers have always been underpaid. One reason for this is that women, in general, are underpaid and 75% of social workers are women. Another reason is the broad nature …

I’ve been inspired by a family’s journey in seeking cancer treatment. I recently watched their YouTube video, which chronicles Denise Rager, the mother of Matthew Rager, speaking about her family’s …

Social work case managers often find themselves on the “front lines,” working with difficult and often unstable clients without the back-up of nurses, attendants and physicians traditionally found in inpatient …

While many social work students arrive at graduate school with sophisticated levels of skill in observation, self-awareness, critical thinking, and verbal and written communication, the MSW@USC program will provide you …