Tag Archives: Social Workers

Understanding Oppression: Linking Knowledge and Practice

Introduction Social workers have historically been involved in the social justice movement that have, and are still taking place. According to the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics and the Council of Social Work Education Handbook of Accreditation Standards and Procedures, there are requirements for social work practitioners and social work educational programs […]

Ten Tips for College Social Work Majors

So you’ve decided you want to be a social worker! What a great career choice! As a social worker you’ll be a liaison, a mentor, a neighbor, a rule enforcer, a friend, and much more. I graduated with a degree in social work in 2001, and worked in the field for a few years before […]

Social Work Vs. Psychology

A course in psychology is similar to a career in social work, because both careers involve helping people with intense life problems and prescribing individual solutions to their pain. Since ancient times, people have wondered why people make the way they do. The profession of psychology was created by the Greek philosopher Aristotle, who wanted […]