Majors at Ohio Dominican
Social Work
Social Work is a profession which helps people cope with environmental stresses, strengthen their social relationships, and enrich their ways of living. Together with the liberal arts core, the curriculum of Ohio Dominican University ’s Social Work major is presented from a general, global perspective which prepares students for entry-level professional practice working with individuals, families, groups, agencies and communities.
The curriculum is balanced between theory and practice, providing students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in a variety of situations with diverse populations.
Social Work is one of the fastest growing careers in the United States . The profession is expected to grow by 30 percent by 2010 (U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics .) According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, professional social workers are the nation’s largest group of mental health services providers. Currently, there are more than 170 social workers in national, state and local elected office. The vast majority of social workers are employed in social service agencies. They often focus upon one or more practice areas, including services to families and children, mental health, child welfare, gerontology services, school social work, juvenile and adult corrections, services for developmentally disabled persons, crisis intervention, refugee and immigration services, and addiction/prevention treatment.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Martha Armstrong
Professor
Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Ohio Dominican University
1216 Sunbury Rd.
Columbus OH 43219
(614) 251-4631
armstrom@ohiodominican.edu
