Why Social Work?
Why choose Social Work at Shippensburg University
Career Opportunities in Social Work
Social Work is a field that provides many career opportunities with diverse populations. According to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of social workers is projected to grow 12 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. As part of the generalist approach, the Shippensburg University Social Work & Gerontology department provides students with the opportunity to work with different populations. The following links are some populations that generalist social workers are educated to work with.