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Career Specializations

Explore the major specialization pathways available to social work graduates.

Medical Social Work
Healthcare

Support patients and families navigating illness, hospitalization, and healthcare systems. Focus on discharge planning, patient advocacy, and psychosocial assessment.

Key Skills

Patient advocacy
Crisis intervention
Care coordination
Child Welfare & Family Services
Child Protection

Work with children and families in protective services, foster care, and adoption. Emphasize child safety, family preservation, and trauma-informed practice.

Key Skills

Case management
Risk assessment
Family counseling
Mental Health Social Work
Clinical

Provide therapy and support for individuals with mental health conditions. Focus on assessment, treatment planning, and community mental health resources.

Key Skills

Clinical assessment
CBT & DBT
Recovery planning

Specialization choices often depend on your interests, field placement experience, and regional demand. Consult your faculty advisor and professional associations for guidance.