Major Overview for Social Work

Colleges Browse Nevada Majors Public administration and social service professions Social Work

Overview for Social Work A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in social welfare policy; case work planning; social counseling and intervention strategies; administrative procedures and regulations; and specific applications in areas such as child welfare and family services, probation, employment services, and disability counseling. Careers for Social Work Majors A major in Social Work is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. Child, Family, and School Social Workers - $43,120 Counselors, All Other Marriage and Family Therapists - $46,930 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists - $49,520 Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary - $64,680 Social Workers, All Other

Top 2 Nevada Colleges with the highest percentage of Social Work among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded/ Percentage	Selectivity	Tuition
		University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV	36 (1.7%)
		University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV	53 (1.4%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.