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A Rewarding and Valuable Career

Social work: Making a difference in peoples' lives and communities.

 

 

As a student, you will be prepared to work in a variety of settings, including child welfare, mental health, criminal and juvenile justice, gerontology, domestic violence, health care, community development, policy practice, and research. If you are concerned with matters of social justice and want to make a difference in peoples' lives and your communities, we invite you to consider the social work profession as a rewarding and valuable career.

Introduction to UNLV's School of Social Work

The Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) program at UNLV prepares students for professional social work careers in the areas of trauma-informed and direct practice with individuals, families, and groups, as well as in management and community practice. The trauma-informed practice concentration focuses on clinical skills specific to addressing the effects of trauma, as well as mezzo and macro service changes to enhance the trauma-informed perspective.

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By learning resiliency techniques, law enforcement officers can better respond to the needs of the region's residents and tourists.

Undergrad researcher Benjamin Sabir helps H. Jeremy Cho examine an atmospheric water harvesting device. (Jeff Scheid/UNLV)

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President Keith E. Whitfield honors six graduates who have shown exemplary commitment to both the community and their studies.

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UNLV vice president's preschool revolt was the start of her career in government affairs. She presents at Grad College event Feb. 22.

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The School of Social Work is one of the schools in the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs.