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Generalist Practice Work Settings

BSW graduates are trained to work effectively with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and diverse community populations. Grounded in diversity, ethical practice, field education, technology, and theory, BSW graduates are prepared to perform in various entry-level, practice settings as professional, generalist social work practitioners. A small sample of such generalist practice settings at the BSW level include:

Adolescents and young adults
Aging and older adults
Child welfare
Community development
Community organizing
Diversity, equity, and inclusion 
Domestic violence
Economic justice
Environmental justice
Forensic social work
Health care
Housing
Human rights
Developmental disabilities
LGBTQIA+ populations
Philanthropy 
Poverty
Public policy
Research
Substance use treatment
Rehabilitation
School social work
Social justice
Social welfare

Occupational Quick Facts: Social Workers

2020 Median Pay

$51,760 per year
$24.88 per hour

Typical Entry-Level Education See How to Become One
Work Experience in a Related Occupation None
On-the-job Training See How to Become One
Number of Jobs, 2020 715,600
Job Outlook, 2020-30 12% (Faster than average)
Employment Change, 2020-30 89,200

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2021

The lowest 10 percent of social workers earned less than $33,020 and the highest 10 percent earned more than $85,820 annually.
 

 
 

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Located on 52-acres, Penn State Greater Allegheny is a residential campus offering 2 year and 4 year degree programs, including the Bachelor in Social Work program, starting in Summer 2022.  Students benefit from small class sizes, numerous on-campus job opportunities, and a Digital Fluency Project which places an iPad in the hands of each student.  
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