What is Social Work and Why Major in Social Work?

What is Social Work?

Why major in Social Work?

  • Questions list
  • What Can I do with a Degree in Social Work?
  • Outlook on Social Work Employment from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos060.htm )
  • Why major in social work at Iona?
    • Student-centered, supportive
    • Program reputation; highly regarded by graduate schools and employers
    • Highly qualified, experienced, and caring faculty
    • Field practicum; 500 hours hands-on experience in the field  
    • Graduate School Admissions Rate – the vast majority of our graduates go on for their MSW; virtually all with advanced standing status (earn your MSW in one year instead of two!).