How do I earn a bachelors degree in social work?
Understand what social workers do. Social workers usually work with people who are going through a difficult time. The work can be emotionally draining. Ask yourself if you have the personality to handle working with people in a very difficult situation. Step2Contact the Council on Social Work Education. They can provide information on the profession. They will also have a list of colleges which have an accredited social work undergraduate degree program. Step3Take general education classes that will help you with your major such as psychology, sociology, human development and communications. Step4Complete specific classes for the bachelor’s degree in social work. Classes may include Biology for Social Workers and Foundations of Social Work. Some colleges may allow classes to be geared towards a specific area of interest. For example, if careers goals include working with the elderly, classes in gerontology may be taken. Step5Get supervised field experience. Most accredited social work
