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SW 203 Introduction to Social Work as a Profession: Professional & Career Resources

Career Resources

Social Services - Ferguson's Career Guidance Center
Provides information on a career in social work.
Social Workers - Occupational Outlook Handbook
From the Bureau of Labor Statistics, provides information on social workers including the job outlook, what they do, work environment, etc.

Recommended ebooks

The Changing Face of Health Care Social Work by Sophia F. Dziegielewski
ISBN: 9780826119438
Publication Date: 2013-01-01
Social Change and Social Work by Timo Harrikari; Pirkko-Liisa Rauhala; Elina Virokannas
ISBN: 9781472432780
Publication Date: 2016-04-07
Social Work Values and Ethics by Frederic G. Reamer
ISBN: 9780231535342
Publication Date: 2013-05-28

Reference: Lefebre, B (2011). Social Worker. TEDxMileHigh. Retreived from: http://tedxtalks.ted.com/video/TEDxMileHigh-Bobby-Lefebre-Soci;search%3Atag%3A%22TEDxMileHigh%22

Professional Associations for Social Workers

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
American Counseling Association (ACA)
American Clinical Social Work Association (ACSWA)
American Psychological Association (APA) - Children
Provides resources and research on Psychological issues affecting children.

Professional Standards for Social Work

NASW Code of Ethics

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