5 majors that lead to helping careers
November 18, 2020
A lot of CSU’s majors are focused on making the world a better place, but these 5 lead to careers that directly work with improving lives.
Social Work Major
Want to integrate your passion for working with people in your career?
At a glance
Join one of the most high-impact learning environments at CSU and discover how your passion for social justice and empowering others can align for a future of making positive change. This major focuses on social justice, equality, anti-oppression, and enhancing human health and well-being. You will prepare to make an impact in fields such as child and family wellbeing, mental health, school social work, corrections, and public policy/advocacy. Then you’ll experience hands-on learning in a local agency or community setting.
| Degree type | Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) | |||
| Format | On campus | |||
| Part of | College of Health and Human Sciences | |||
| Competitive major? | No | |||
| Accelerated option? | No |
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Concentrations
A concentration allows you to specialize in a certain area within your major, offering a depth of information and hands-on experiences that you may not otherwise get. Many students in this major will concentrate in one area to work in a specific field after college, as well as find mentors and internships before they even graduate.
Addictions Counseling
Support individuals experiencing addiction. You will earn your degree in social work and meet the course requirements for becoming a Certified Addiction Technician (CAT) in the state of Colorado. You will apply your addictions counseling skills in an addictions treatment setting for your internship placement in social work.
Some Career Options
Social Work graduates are employed in a variety of settings including social service agencies, schools, hospitals, clinics, institutions, community centers, public health, corrections, group homes, and more. You will have the opportunity to work with people in a multitude of circumstances and settings, allowing you to explore career options. Internships are required and allow you to apply what you’ve learned in the classroom. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for advanced standing in graduate programs.
- Medical/Public Health Social Worker
- School Social Worker
- Adolescent Group Home Counselor
- Crisis Counselor
- Child or Adult Protection Social Worker
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Home Health Social Worker
- Policy Advisor
- Foster Parent Consultant
- Probation Officer
- Adoption Social Worker
Tour and info session options
Tours may be available as part of Admissions tours and info sessions, offered throughout the year.
For additional opportunities, please reach out to:
College of Health and Human Sciences recruiter at [email protected]
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Want a more in-depth look at this major? Take a look at the program website to learn more.