Posts explore social work topics at Wheelock College and beyond. Social workers are committed to the alleviation of poverty and oppression, the promotion of human rights and social justice, and the development of individuals, families, groups, and communities. Wheelock’s undergraduate and graduate social work programs are grounded in effecting positive social change.
Keep reading to learn about the range of salaries offered in the social work field and whether it can really sustain a lifetime of fighting for human dignity and social justice.
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Studying social work provides students with the knowledge, skills and values to apply across contexts, communities and populations.
Read More…When you think of a social worker, you probably envision a compassionate professional, tirelessly assisting those in need through all kinds of hardship. And you […]
Read More…An Interview with Heather Ross, Wheelock Alumni 2004, Masters of Social Work A background of Namibia: “Namibia is located in southwestern Africa and its name […]
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Shante Leathers ’17 is on a mission to empower women to take a stand against gun violence. Shante is part of an organization called Operation LIPSTICK […]
Read More…Meet Shante Leathers, a senior in the BSW program at Wheelock who has received recognition in People Magazine for her nonprofit work with Operation LIPSTICK. […]
Read More…If you truly believe that this nation is setting off on the wrong track, you have work to do—work that should begin right away and continue as long as you live in this country.
Read More…Attention all members of the Social Work program: Center for Human Development’s annual Through Her Eyes Conference will be held on Friday, October 21st at […]
Read More…An interview with Nicole Navega, the Social Work Department’s newest half-time faculty member. Where are you from originally and where did you attend college? I […]
Read More…There is a whole new cohort of MSW graduates in Central Massachusetts as Wheelock’s off campus program Wheelock@Worcester graduated its second class. Twenty-one students finished […]
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