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Leanna
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How do I know what classes I need for my career?
I want become a child welfare social worker. Many have told it 4-6 years but I am not sure. I also don't know what university I want to go to or which ones are the best for my career.
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Teklemuz Ayenew Tesfay
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Becoming a child welfare social worker typically starts with earning a four-year bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field such as psychology or sociology. This includes courses in human development, psychology, social policy, child welfare, and mental health, along with field placements for real-world experience. Many roles also require a professional license after graduation, depending on your country.
In this role, you may work as a case worker, child protection officer, or family support worker in government agencies or nonprofits, supporting vulnerable children and families. When choosing a university, focus on accredited programs with strong field placements, student support, and agency connections. Early volunteering in NGOs, shelters, and child protection organizations, along with informational interviews, can help you gain clarity, and this career requires strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills.
In this role, you may work as a case worker, child protection officer, or family support worker in government agencies or nonprofits, supporting vulnerable children and families. When choosing a university, focus on accredited programs with strong field placements, student support, and agency connections. Early volunteering in NGOs, shelters, and child protection organizations, along with informational interviews, can help you gain clarity, and this career requires strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills.
Deenasini Sathasivam
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You will not know for sure - and that's okay. Start from a place of interest. What interests you the most? Interest will motivate you to keep learning so that's always a good place to start. Separately, speak to your teachers, professors or anyone you may know who is working in the field you are interested in.
Hey there!
Maybe you can contact a few people also pursuing the career that you want to do, maybe just a quick chat at a restaurant. You don't have to make an account on LinkedIn I believe, I didn't make an account but they probably updated it.
Ask your professors, or any mentor you know.
Maybe asking on online forums will help, there are plenty people on Reddit.
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