undergraduate
Medical social work
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What is a medical social work major?
Medical social work programs prepare students for the specialized professional practice of social work, in collaboration with other health care professionals, in hospitals and other health care facilities and organizations. This includes instruction in social work, psychiatric case work, clinical interviewing techniques, therapeutic intervention strategies, patient testing and evaluation, patient and family counseling, social rehabilitation, patient care planning, record-keeping, and support services liaison.
of students said great professors were a highlight of this major.
of students found this major to be difficult.
of students said they were motivated to select this major because it fit their passion & interest.
of students and alumni plan on being or are currently employed in an occupation related to this major.
of students said balancing many projects & deadlines was a challenging aspect of the major.
How much do medical social work majors make?
This data isn't currently reported, but we're working on it!
How popular is medical social work as a major?
Each year, around 180 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and around 140 students obtain an associate degree in medical social work. In 2021, 160 students received a bachelor's degree and 120 students received an associate degree. This is 8% fewer medical social work majors than there were in 2020. Medical social work is a relatively uncommon major within public policy and social services.
Advice from medical social work majors
Share your experienceFollow your gut instinct and do what you know is right. Do not follow others if they are doing unlawful acts or suspicious acts. Report these issues if you can.
Do as much research as possible and take advantage of the knowledge that the instructors are providing. Make sure that this career path is right for you.
