Wilma Hepker School of Social Work and 社会学
Join an Adventist social work program that will teach you on-the-job skills that employers are looking for. Do hands-on work before you graduate. Take advantage of small class sizes filled with students from diverse backgrounds. Be a part of a fully-accredited program that will position you to complete a master’s degree in social work in as little as one year after graduation.
Join the Wilma Hepker School of Social Work and 社会学 to become a changemaker in your community and your world.
学生关注的焦点
满足Nyasha, a junior social work major and business minor. She is also one of the pastors for Berean Fellowship and a club member of Black Student Christian Forum. “I chose WWU because of the leadership development, 机会, 社区, 精神生活, 和学者.” Follow along to see what it’s like to be a social work major/business minor at WWU!
大学经历
What will your college experience look like as an Social Work major?
职业准备: You can expect to receive excellent training from our knowledgeable and skilled 教师. Our 教师 are dedicated to your success.
现场培训: As part of your curriculum, you will engage in field education and take the skills you learn in the classroom into 社区. Some portions of classes involve practicing skills by helping people with basic needs such as food, 住房, 医疗支持, 或者心理健康.
校园生活: You will have the opportunity to participate in campus wide events and smaller gatherings hosted by the social work club. We help our students build a support system through relationships with peers, 教师, and staff to enhance their experiences at WWU.
职业道路
What can your career path as a Social Work major look like?
Your social work degree will prepare you for entry into a wide variety of roles in the social work profession, 无论是在诊所, 学校, 法庭, 或非营利组织. Many social workers pursue graduate level degrees to achieve greater career options and higher pay.
Earning a master’s or doctorate in social work will allow you to pursue leadership roles, 私人诊所, teaching positions in higher education, research 机会, and many other careers.
