What is Social Work?
Social work is a profession for those with a passion to help others. Social work practice consists of the professional application of social work values, principles and techniques to one or more of the following ends: helping people obtain tangible services; providing counseling and psychotherapy with individuals, families and groups; helping communities or groups provide or improve social and health services; and participating in relevant legislative processes.
The practice of social work requires knowledge of human development and behavior; of social, economic and cultural institutions; and of the interaction of these factors. Many social workers specialize in serving a particular population or working in a specific setting, such as hospitals, schools, private practices, correctional facilities, community mental health agencies and substance abuse treatment centers.
Why Ohio State Lima?
Pursuing a social work degree at The Ohio State University - Lima Campus allows you to get a focused and individualized education. With smaller professor to student ratios, you can receive more one on one support than what can be offered on Main Campus. The Ohio State University at Lima is also located in a great area for Social Workers! Allen county has a wide range of agencies and services that you can connect with for your field placement and future career paths. With a smaller city, you are able to form connections and relationships with the community in a very meaningful way. You can also spend four years with us to earn your Bachelors of Science in Social Work.
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Career Prospective in Social Work
Social workers are found in almost every facet of life! Our students are prepared to work in careers such as aging and gerontology, child and family welfare, developmental disabilities, domestic violence, health care, homelessness, justice and corrections, international social work, mental health, policy and planning, school social work, and substance abuse treatment. Social workers are administrators, therapists, community organizers, educators, and researchers. They are in large cities and in small communities. Wherever people are, social workers are.
Many of our students will also use the undergraduate major as preparation for graduate work. Students who have undergraduate degrees in social work can apply for one-year accelerated Master of Social Work (MSW) programs. This MSW degree prepares students for advanced practice and is the degree necessary to provide mental health counseling in most states. And, many other BSSW students choose various other graduate and professional programs including business, law, medicine, occupational therapy and public health.
For more information contact the Ohio State Lima BSSW program coordinator
