A bit of good news for anyone interested in pursuing social or human services and specializing in social work from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Social work jobs will be created at 20% faster than average over the next 10 years in the U.S., particularly in the areas of working with the country's aging population, and working with people in need of help related to mental health and substance abuse. As the BLS website also indicates, the increases in opportunities also reflect the fact that more people are being diverted away from prisons or are being required to seek treatment in addition to incarceration. Becoming a social worker depends on the state, but a degree in social work is not necessarily required if you have other experience or educational background. You can get a bachelor's or master's degree in social work at several good schools throughout the state.
Source: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos060.htm
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