A degree in social work from Bethel College is a generalist degree, qualifying you for licensure and entry into a wide range of positions. Social work is perhaps the most versatile of the human services degrees.
Post-graduate careers include:
- SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION Youth counseling, special education, social and emotional support
- HEALTH CARE Patient management, hospice, family support
- ELDER CARE Support groups, counseling, life transitions
- DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS Providing resources, assistance with care, family support
- MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE Addiction services, community-based support
- COMMUNITIES Youth organizations, immigration, social justice, food equity
- IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE SERVICES Family reunification, community resources, legal employment support
- CRIMINAL JUSTICE OR CORRECTIONS Counseling and rehabilitation, prisoner advocacy
- CHILDREN AND FAMILIES Family counseling, foster care, adoption services, children’s advocacy
- ATHLETICS Mental health, safety in sport advocacy, team building