Prepare for a fulfilling career in Social Work at Immaculata University

If you’re interested in learning about a wide range of human behavior and development, interaction, socialization, research and counseling, consider pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work.

Opportunities

Students learn to practice as professional social workers assisting individuals, families, groups and communities as we combine classroom learning with field education. This opportunity to gain real-world experience prepares students for entry-level positions such as caseworkers or mental health assistants.

This program teaches students about diverse populations, human behavior, social welfare policy, and ethics in social work. To gain experience in the field, students complete a supervised internship at places such as the Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, CONCERN Treatment Unit for Boys, AIDS Support Services, Women’s Resource Center, Chester County Office of Aging, LCH Health and Community Services and early intervention classrooms.

Where Can I Work?

A social work degree prepares students for service positions in a wide variety of areas, such as schools, hospitals, social agencies and government.

Many students continue to pursue a graduate degree in social work, criminal justice, forensics, law and clinical social work for private practice. Additionally, many work as practitioners for county children and youth services, offices of aging, juvenile rehabilitation programs, non-profit agencies, hospitals, nursing homes, mental health clinics, schools or businesses. Many graduates have been hired by the organizations with which they interned.