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Child Welfare Special Concentration

A child welfare special concentration provides BSW students with applied knowledge and skills for working with children and families.

To achieve this area of special concentration, students must complete all core course work required for the BSW degree in addition to:

1. Two child welfare electives (SWK 323: Child Welfare Services and SWK 324: Topics in Child Welfare)
2. Successful completion of the social work field practicum during the senior year in a pre-approved agency that focuses on Child Welfare.

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Where could I work with a Child Welfare certificate?

• Child welfare agencies
• Early intervention programs
• Schools
• Youth services
• Child protective services
• Correctional facilities

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