social work

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“I can count on one hand the number of repairs I’ve needed and I’ve never been stranded,” said Gleeson, a former software engineer who is now working toward a master’s degree in social work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Plus, more workers have opted to go back to school for advanced degrees in social work and health professions, among other fields.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

At Cal State L.A., a one-year social work degree costs about $17,500.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

They said social work and education staff are both trained in how to identify issues of concern regarding a child's welfare and how to respond.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Ma settled in to get her college degree in social work from Temple University at age sixty-five.

From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride