• Social work is one of the top ranked occupations for projected growth in job opportunities.

• The U.S. News and World Report has selected social work as a top career choice for the past several years.

• It is expected, as a result of current surveys, that the job market for social workers will be picking up considerably through 2008.

• Employment for social workers is expected to increase faster than the average for all occupations through 2010.

• Social work is a versatile degree allowing individuals to work in a broad range of practice areas.

• More job opportunities are available than ever before.

• Licensure for social workers at three different levels: bachelor's level (RSW); master's level (GSW); and three years post master's (LCSW).

• Over 240 different areas have been identified for social work practice.

• Professional social workers are the nation's largest group of mental health services providers.

• Social work graduates are successful in securing employment and in graduate school.

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