Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

CSWE is the standard setting and accrediting body for professional social work education programs in the United States. Through this site one can link to the various accredited MSW programs in the country. http://www.cswe.org

Information for Practice

Information for Practice (IP) is a free resource that is updated daily. The focus is on professionally relevant stories in the world news outlets; new articles in scholarly journals; and new resources appearing in the grey literature (e. g. scientific and technical reports primarily from governments and organizations. http://www.nyu.edu/socialwork/ip

International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW)

The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) is a global organization striving for social justice, human rights, and social development through the development of social work, best practices, and international cooperation between social workers and their professional organizations. http://www.ifsw.org

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

NASW is a professional membership organization. This site provides information about social work and social work careers, professional resources, and professional publications and about the organization’s social policy agenda. http://www.socialworkers.org

NASW Code of Ethics

The NASW Code of Ethics articulates the ethical standards of the profession.  http://www.naswdc.org/pubs/code/code.asp

Providence College Career Services Center

The Career Services Center , located in Slavin Center, is a career planning resource for PC students.

Occupational Outlook Handbook

This link provides information about social work and social work careers. http://ststs.bls.gov/oco/ocos060.htm

Student Guide to Planning a Career in International Social Work

This chapter outlines the process that graduates of professional programs have found helpful in locating international employment. http://www.sp2.upenn.edu/restes/isw/chapter52.html

The New Social Worker

The New Social Worker is a professional publication that addresses topics of particular interest to new and aspiring social workers. http://www.socialworker.com

Urban Institute

The Urban Institute is a research institute. The website gives you access to a large body of social science and policy research. http://www.urban.org