Social Work
If you are someone who feels the
call to aid those who need guidance during difficult transitions
in their lives, the Saint Rose social work program will prepare
you for a career as a human service professional.
According to Occupational Outlook Quarterly (Spring 2000,
p.15), employment in the field of social work will grow much faster
than average, driven by an aging population and a wider array
of needed services. After earning your degree in social work from
Saint Rose, you will hold the title of Beginning Generalist Social
Work Practitioner-and you will be immediately employable. In fact,
100% of the graduates from our program have accepted jobs in their
field within weeks of graduation.
THE SAINT ROSE DIFFERENCE
The social work program at Saint Rose offers a multidisciplinary
approach with courses in areas such as psychology, biology and sociology.
You will prepare for a career as a social worker by developing critical
skills in assessment of and intervention with individuals, families,
groups, organizations and communities. The social work faculty members
strongly emphasize lifelong learning and ongoing professional development
outside of class-related activities. You will have the opportunity
to not only be a learner, but also a trainer of your peers.
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.
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.
The Social Work Program Advisory Board
As students are a vital part of curriculum assessment, they are
represented on the Social Work Program Advisory Board.
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
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
MODERATE PRICE AND AGGRESSIVE FINANCIAL
AID
The College of Saint Rose has one of the lowest tuitions of
all New York state private colleges and we offer a variety of scholarships,
including multicultural and academic talent. More than 90% of our
students receive several forms of financial
aid.
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In the social work program at The College
of Saint Rose, students develop a high level of self-awareness
and appreciation for differences in diversity. When our graduates
begin their careers, they are prepared with critical thinking
skills for assessment, intervention,
and evaluation of client systems of all sizes.
Gregory
D. Gross, chair,
FACULTY
Gregory
D. Gross, M.S.W., chair
Richard
T. Pulice, Ph.D., MPH
Field Coordinator
Maureen
Rotondi
Field Liaison
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