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
Leverage your passion for change to make a difference for people.
At a glance
Turn your passion into action! Learn how to enhance social, environmental, and economic justice and to foster positive human health and well-being. You’ll explore ethics and build community empowerment skills to be a change maker and leader in a variety of professions – from healthcare to business to education. Gain real-world experience and a professional network in your internship, and graduate workforce ready with direct experience supporting individuals, families, and communities. Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, the BSW meets rigorous national standards so your BSW qualifies you for advanced standing in MSW programs and licensure pathways anywhere across the country.
| Degree type | Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) | |||
| Format | On campus and online | |||
| Part of | College of Health and Human Sciences and School of Social Work | |||
| Competitive major? | No | |||
| Accelerated option? | Yes, for some concentrations |
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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. 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 a treatment setting for your practice-based learning placement in social work.
Holistic Care
Develop an advanced understanding of the interconnectedness between theories and environment with courses in focus areas including animal-assisted interventions, educational systems, and the positive impact of nature on human health.
International Social Work
Focus on the international human experience by exploring theories, conducting research, and delving into immersive education abroad experiences to partner with communities worldwide.
Some Career Options
Do you dream of being a practicing mental health clinician? The 4+1-year bachelor’s-to-master’s BSW+MSW offers a direct path for you to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker – the most-common credential for mental health clinicians. Plus, a BSW degree builds your skills in communication, critical thinking, cultural competence, advocacy, and problem-solving that translate across healthcare, nonprofit, business, and government settings. This versatility will allow you to concentrate in a particular sector or pivot careers throughout your lifetime.
- Mental Health Therapist
- School Social Worker
- Healthcare Social Worker
- Behavioral Health Program Manager
- Community Outreach Director
- Nonprofit Executive Director
- Crisis Response Specialist
- Policy Analyst
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Counselor
- Integrated Care Coordinator
- Clinical Supervisor
- Higher Education Student Support Professional
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.