High School Classes

Cation

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Some high school classes you could take in high school for this career are:

-Adventures in Family Sciences

-Human Growth and Development A

-Human Growth and Development B

-Personal Wellness

-The Human Element

Educational Degrees

-Bachelor's Degree In Social Work;entry position. Usually takes 4 years to get.

-Master's Degree In Social Work;Required for positions in schools and in Health Care. Generally takes 2 years to get but some programs let you get it in 1.

-Combined 7-8 years of schooling including an Associates Degree (2 years) acquired before the bachelors degree.

Universities

-Kansas University:

1 year=$19,597

-University of California Berkeley:

1 year=$56,670

Required Courses

-Intro to Psychology

-Intro to Sociology

-Intro to Statistics

Professional Organization

Licenses

Licensure and certifications vary by state but all states require SW's to be licensed. Some states provide exemptions for clinical SW's who work for government agencies.