Social Work Degrees in North Carolina – NC

By Laura Wrede, allied health world contributing writer
Published: August, 30 2010

These days, there are many educational options for you if you plan to get a graduate degree in social work. North Carolina not only has excellent schools in Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, Winston-Salem, Fayetteville, Cary, and High Point, it also has online and distance learning possibilities. Your social work degree in North Carolina starts with your school selection. While each institution has varying coursework titles, the nature of the education covers the same types of categories. During school you may expect classes similar to the following examples:

• The Development of Social Welfare and Social Work in the U.S.
• Social Work Research Methods
• Social Welfare Policy: Analysis and Advocacy
• Human Behavior Theory for Social Work Practice
• Multicultural, child welfare, and age related Social Work
• Social Work Practice (several levels typically)
• Addiction Recovery and Social Work Practice
• The Legal Aspects of Social Work
• Preparation for Field Work
• Social Work Policy, Services, and Programs
• Social Welfare Planning and Analysis

The traditional option for the graduate student is a full-time, two-year program of 60 credit hours. This includes one year of foundation courses preparing you for advanced practice content in year two. You will also be required to complete a practicum.

Social Worker Schools in North carolina

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South University - Campus

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Locations:

• Virginia Beach

Programs:

• Professional Counseling (MA)
• Psychology (BA)

Quick Summary: As a student at South University, you will learn from accomplished faculty members who have real-world experience in the subjects that they teach. Our small class sizes allow you to receive personalized attention from instructors, and the encouragement to recognize your goals for the future and the means to achieve them.