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Infographic: Social work careers in South Carolina and beyond
If you are earning a Bachelor of Social Work at Limestone College, you may be wondering about state-wide and national employment statistics for the field you will soon enter. To provide current and aspiring social work students with this important information, we created a Careers in Compassion infographic. Our data was compiled from the Bureau […]
April 24th, 2017
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Cyberbullying: When social media is part of the problem and how social workers can respond
In our recent post on setting client boundaries, we discussed some of the ways social workers can manage client relationships in the age of social media, such as instituting a social media policy and not interacting with clients on social media channels. However, what happens when social media is part of the problem the client […]
January 16th, 2017
Posted in Social Work Careers, South Carolina Resources
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Deciding if a Master of Social Work is the right next step
Choosing to pursue an advanced degree such as a Master of Social Work can be a difficult decision, especially considering the time and financial investment required. That’s why it’s important to think critically about specific benefits an MSW can offer. Here are three things to keep in mind when deciding to pursue an MSW: Career […]
August 29th, 2016
Posted in Masters of Social Work
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Military social work and working with veterans
For students who may be undecided about which direction to take in their social work career, here’s a look at what it’s like to work with veterans. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, about 11 percent of the adult homeless population are veterans. Many of them are male and suffer from mental illness, […]
June 15th, 2016
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Meet Limestone Social Work Program Faculty: Lisa Glenn
After years of following her heart to other careers, Lisa Glenn found her fit in social work. “I believe that God gave me a special gift where I can connect with people – some people that other people can’t reach or can’t see or don’t want to help,” states Glenn, a Social Work alumna and […]
May 23rd, 2016
Posted in Course + Faculty Spotlights, Inspiring Stories
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Social work and law: a holistic approach to helping those in need
In the world of social work, helping those in need is not always a matter of just providing social services. Sometimes, a case may involve legal issues such as evictions or domestic abuse requiring the help of legal professionals. Recognizing the need for a multi-dimensional approach to helping the most disadvantaged members of our society […]
May 16th, 2016
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3 reasons to watch House of Cards if you are a Limestone College social work student
If you are not familiar with the show, House of Cards is a Netflix original series about American modern day politics. The show originally premiered in 2013, receiving rave reviews leading up to its recently released season four. Starring Kevin Spacey who plays Frank Underwood, a Democrat from South Carolina’s 5th congressional district, the series explores […]
May 12th, 2016
Posted in Social Work Careers, Social Work News
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Driving social change with a Bachelors in Social Work
Earlier this year, when President Obama spoke to a group of middle-school students about his plans post presidency, he said he was interested “in doing the kind of work [he] was doing before”… alluding to his time as a community organizer. However, even prior to the President’s spotlight of the profession, many social workers have […]
January 13th, 2016
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