Social Work Careers

Your Weber State social work degree prepares you for wide range of exciting careers and to earn your Master of Social Work degree.

What Can I Do with My Social Work Degree?

Weber State’s social work graduates go on to careers in:

Social services
Care management
Clinical social work
Behavioral therapy
Mental health therapy
Child welfare and adoption services
Juvenile justice counseling
Hospital social work

Institutional care
Advocacy programs
Domestic violence programs
Addiction prevention/treatment
School programs
Parent education
Social welfare in public and private agencies

Note: Many employers require you to hold a Social Service Worker (SSW) license.

How Do I Earn a Social Service Worker License?

You must have your bachelor’s degree to earn your Social Service Worker license.

While your degree doesn't have to be in social work, it is recommended to earn your degree in the field from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Follow the guide to apply.

If you have a degree in another field, you must meet the minimum coursework requirements and practice requirements. The provides a list of qualifying Utah courses. The experience requirement is 2,000 hours. Supervision must be provided by a mental health professional.

Contact Dr. Mark Bigler at 801-626-6156 or mbigler@weber.edu for questions regarding licensing.

91��Ƶ