Can I do Social Work with an BA in Anthropology?

Question

My question is basically just that... I would love to do social work, can I do this with a degree in Anthropology? I am getting worried I will not find a job with my anth degree... especially in the cultureless/museumless area I live in

Answer 1

Most social work positions require a masters degree in social work (MSW) that would include an internship working in the field.

Answer 2

You may actually be able to do case management which is a task of many social workers with the degree you currently have. Some agencies only require that you have a four year degree (it may not matter the kind) to do case management. However, you may not be able to do all the tasks a traditional social worker can and the pay scale may be lower.

Answer 3

if you've already taken sociology and statistics, all you might need is field work in social work.  Check an online schedule for a B.S.W. - see what you'll need.

Answer 4

yes, you can get involved in some entry level type counseling/social work- but to advance past passing meds to emotionally disturbed youths, you'll probably have to get a degree in social work.

Answer 5

Unless you want to be doing grunt work, you need a master's degree in social work. You can do it without the BSW. Look into MSW programs and pre-MSW programs. Obviously anthropology wasn't for you, if you really wanted to work in a museum, you'd be willing to move and get a master's in anthro or museum studies.

Answer 6

You can work in a group home, or other "paraprofessional" setting where "life skills counseling" is involved.  You need a Social Work degree to do social work. (I have a BASW)

Maybe you should go on to graduate school.  Do you want to teach?