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.
This video highlights Wheelock College’s strengths-based, community-focused approach to Social Work education over the last 34 years. At Wheelock, social workers are taught how to […]
Read More…Wheelock Social Work students Clara Hobson and Colleen McGowan said a recent service learning trip to Northern Ireland has had a profound impact on their social work practice.
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The Wheelock@Worcester MSW program co-sponsored a film screening as part of continuing efforts to support the community’s youth and help build resilience.
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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.
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