The Social Work Organization

As a student interested in helping others, you will be surrounded by other service-minded individuals when you join the Social Work Organization. The Social Work Organization is actively committed to pursuing community service projects and fostering professional development among its members. The Social Work Organization strives to offer networking opportunities to its members by introducing them to Saint Rose social work alumni. Through this organization you will gather to discuss common interests with other social work majors and form long-lasting friendships.

Mentoring

Our Mentoring Faculty

The social work faculty at Saint Rose prides itself on offering a high level of individual attention to students. Together, social work majors and faculty members attend national and local conferences and workshops, where they co-present on various topics, providing a forum for interaction with experienced professionals in the field. Often, students gain insight into the issues facing today’s social workers and make valuable contacts that are helpful in obtaining full-time jobs after graduation.

In addition, your education will never be in the hands of a teaching assistant-all Saint Rose social work majors are taught and advised by full-time professors. However, you are always eligible for additional assistance from a social work graduate assistant whenever you need further explanation or clarification on a topic.

Field Experience

As a Saint Rose social work major you will complete two field experiences, totaling three semesters of hands-on training. You and your advisor will work together to customize your internship to your area of interest or specialization.

Your first field experience occurs during the second semester of your junior year when you complete a 15-week internship of eight hours per week; and

Your second field experience will span both semesters of your senior year when you intern at an agency for 12 hours per week. In conjunction with this internship you will complete a methods seminar and participate in a discussion group.
Recent field placements include:

•Albany City Schools
•Albany County DSS
•Catholic Charities
•The Center for the Disabled
•Community Maternity Services
•Law, Order and Justice Center
•Mental Health Association
•New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
•Parsons Family and Child Center
•Rehabilitation Support Services
•Saint Catherine’s Center
•The Urban League
•Vanderdyden Hall

Social Work Careers

Your social work degree from Saint Rose will provide you with the knowledge and flexibility to serve populations spanning all ages and backgrounds. Some of the career opportunities available to you with a bachelor’s degree in social work include:

Probation and parole officer
Hospital social worker
Case worker
Drug and alcohol counselor
Youth worker
Various positions within the field of geriatrics

Graduate Study

Saint Rose social work graduates have pursued master’s degrees in social work, sociology, counseling, community psychology, political science, and educational psychology and have successfully attended law schools. By engaging in advanced study in social work or related fields, students can focus more clearly on their particular interests and gain specialized skills within specific populations. In addition, a master’s degree in social work is required for social workers wishing to engage in private practice and in many professional positions. Saint Rose social work graduates have completed advanced degrees at many prestigious schools including:

•Fordham University
•Springfield College
•University at Albany