Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, this program combines classroom and field experience to provide students with the skills necessary to become licensed social workers. Social work is a care-centered career that utilizes advanced knowledge of human behavior and social environments to support individuals within culturally diverse populations. This program prepares students for licensure in social work, with a focus on Missouri and Kansas. Thesis and non-these options are available. Students who already hold a bachelor’s degree in social work can apply for the Advanced Standing Program, which allows for completion within one year. Social work is expected to have faster than average job growth (9%) over the next decade according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Social workers can find employment in a variety of settings, including with welfare and human service agencies, in healthcare settings and in schools.