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An Introduction to the…
http://csw.fsu.edu
The Social Work Profession Would you like to
make a difference in people’s lives?
Do you have a passion to serve?
Do you want to make the world a better place for people?
Facts About Social Workers… Most social workers are employed by
private agencies, both not-for-profit and for-profit, including self-employment in their own private practice offices.
Professional social workers provide half the nation’s mental health and therapy services -- more than psychiatrists, psychologists, and other related professionals COMBINED!!!
A social worker is a trained professional who has a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in social work – not simply someone who works in a helping role.
Populations Served By Social Workers
Individuals Families Communities
Children Women People from
Culturally or Ethnically Diverse Groups
Older Adults Teens Gays and Lesbians And many others
Roles of a Social Worker
Counselor(e.g., psychotherapy,
problem-solving, crisis intervention)
Case Manager(e.g., coordinating
services for foster care children)
Educator(e.g., parenting skills)
Lobbyist(e.g., Florida Council
Against Sexual Violence)
Community Organizer
(e.g., United Urban League)
Administrator(e.g., director of a
shelter for survivors of domestic violence)
Advocate(e.g., children’s rights)
Researcher(e.g., is music therapy an effective intervention for
angry teens? )
So, what do they DO?Assessment of clients’ problems,
strengths, family situation, needs, goalsProblem-solving related to concrete
needs and environmental conditionsCounseling to provide emotional
support -- or psychotherapy for cognitive/affective/behavioral problems
So, what do they DO?Advocacy – helping clients get the
services and resources that they need when the system isn’t responsive to them
Networking – identifying agencies and programs that provide services that clients need – and connecting the client with the services
So, what do they DO?Evaluation – single-subject case
designs, program evaluation, etc. – to determine if the interventions are accomplishing the desired goals
Social policy – analyzing and influencing social policy development that benefits people and communities
Fields of Practice Substance Abuse and
Addictions Aging Children’s Services School Social Work Developmental
Disabilities Juvenile Justice or
Adult Corrections Health Care Family Counseling
Mental Health Employee Assistance Community
Organization International Social
Work Research Policy and Planning Management and
Administration
Places Social Workers Work
Inpatient/Outpatient Treatment Centers
Schools Hospitals Adoption and Foster
Care Agencies Prisons and Courts Independent Practice Advocacy
Organizations Hospice
International Human Rights Agencies
Home Health Agencies
Psychiatric Hospitals
Local, State, and Federal Agencies
Colleges and Universities
Victim Services Programs
SalariesAverage beginning salaries
vary according to experience, field of practice,
and geographic location:
BSWFrom $20,000 to $30,000
MSWFrom $25,000 to $45,000
DSW/ Ph.D.
From $50,000 to $80,000
Certificate Programs The Arts and Community Practice Certificate
Certificate in Aging Studies
Child Welfare Practice Certificate
INTERESTED IN OUR MSW PROGRAM?
Minimum Admissions Criteria: GPA of 3.0 OR GRE Score of 1000+
Application includes a personal statement, transcript, resume, and letters of recommendation
Volunteer or paid experience in human services is highly desirable
Students with a B.S. degree may in the traditional two-year MSW Program – entry date every Fall Semester
Students with a BSW degree enroll in the one-year MSW Program – entry date every Fall, Spring, or Summer Semester
Both part-time and full-time MSW programs are available
MSW Program Contact Information
Vicky Verano, LCSW MSW Admissions Coordinator
University Center CRoom # 2525(850)[email protected]
Social Work Students
“I have really enjoyed the social work professors’ commitment to help
us succeed and how their values reflect the Social Work Code of Ethics.”
-Monte King
“I think field placement is a wonderful opportunity to take the knowledge I have learned from classes and apply it to real- life situations.”
-Danielle Kinard
“ I love the sense of community in the School of Social Work and being able to get to know all my
peers and professors.-Yumika Sparkman
“I like that the faculty are easy to approach and they are always willing to help you out.”
–Tommy Muecke
“I love the opportunities the School of Social Work offers its students to work in the field. It allows us to develop a good grasp on what is out there. These experiences have also helped me see how versatile my degree really is!”
-Joyce Goulart
BSW ProgramContact Information
Amy Sequeira, MA BSW Advisor
University Center CRoom # 2414(850)[email protected]
Jennifer Roberson, BA BSW Program Assistant University Center CRoom #2412(850)[email protected]
BSW Program Contact Information
Kim Maddox, MSW Director, BSW Program
University Center CRoom # 2412(850)[email protected]