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There are multiple most important majors to take for social work , would you consider psychology as one?

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Alyx’s Answer

Hi Bryniesha,


Psychology is the most common undergraduate degree, however, in order to do counseling and become a therapist, you would need a master's degree in Social Work or in Counseling Psychology. However, Sociology or Psychology are great undergraduate majors to prepare you for a master's degree.


Other degrees that would be great preparation for a career path in Social Work could be community organization, Family and Social Science, or any majors related to Cultural Diversity but you can also major in Social Work at the undergraduate level too.


This undergraduate program typically includes courses in the following subjects:



  • Alcohol and Drug Issues

  • Child Welfare

  • Counseling

  • Criminal Justice

  • Cultural Diversity

  • Ethics and Values

  • History of Social Services

  • Human Behavior

  • Social Environment

  • Social Research

  • Social Welfare Practice

  • Social Work Administration

  • Social Work Policy and Services

  • Statistics

  • Supervised Fieldwork


You can do many things in high school and college to gain social work experience. It is a good idea to volunteer at community organizations and social service agencies.


If you want to become a counselor, supervisor, or administrator, you almost always have to get a master's degree in social work.


Hope that helps!
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Kristina’s Answer

I agree that psychology is a good major to take before pursuing further education in social work. Because social work approaches things from a biopsychosocial standpoint and takes into account the variety of factors which can affect a person, the psychology of that--e.g., being able to piece together assessments and ideas behind behaviors and motivations, can be helpful in building rapport with clients and developing treatment plans. In certain settings, like community mental health, you may not think of these quite as often if something like resources/crisis stabilization is the focus, but it can come into play just about anywhere. As with anything, it behooves you to have experience in different disciplines to see which is the best fit for you. Some people who major in psychology may decide to remain in that field because they find their "niche". Keep in mind, too, that your "niche" can change over time as you evolve as a person.
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