Educating others about different pervasive forms of racism can help them identify and dismantle racism in the field of social work and beyond.

Organizations and institutions champion diversity, but to be effective, they also must factor equity and inclusion into their culture and practices.

Social work is a practice-based profession. While learning the profession’s values, standards and approaches are an important component of education for students in this field, being able to apply the skills that are taught in the classroom is key to being an effective social worker. To demonstrate application, about 60% of a student’s educational experience in a Master of Social Work (MSW) program is spent in the field working directly with clients, organizations and communities. “A good placement site is one that offers a robust training experience,” says Ruth Ann Supranovich, director of field education at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck […]

Social workers are finding their skill sets are transferable and valuable in business and nontraditional settings. Learn how to highlight those skills when applying for jobs.