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Learn How to Become a Social Work Champion

California needs qualified, motivated social workers, and choosing the right education and licensing path is a big decision. We aim to give prospective social workers current, accurate information to make that decision, drawing on reputable sources, including the colleges that offer these programs directly. The fabric of social work continues to change, though. As different communities require different kinds of support, social workers need to stay connected to understand shifts in the field. We hope CaliforniaSocialWorkEDU.org helps you begin your journey into social work education, training, and licensing.

Contributing Author

Alyssa Middleton

Alyssa Middleton earned her PhD in Social Work from the University of Louisville. Her area of focus was pediatric psychosocial oncology. As an adjunct professor at the University of Louisville Kent School of Social Work and Family Science, she has taught the following undergraduate courses: Practicum Seminar Lab I and II and Generalist Practice III: Family and Groups. In the MSSW program, she has taught Advanced Research Practice I and II, Program Evaluation in Social Work, and Psychosocial Practice in Oncology II: Community Approaches to Promote Health Equity.

A summary of her research can be found on ResearchGate.

Writers Who Have Contributed

Over the years, these writers helped build CaliforniaSocialWorkEDU.org, turning licensing rules, program details, and career research into guides prospective social workers could use. Today our content is produced and updated by our editorial staff, following our editorial standards. Individual article bylines identify the credited author or the editorial staff.

Scott Wilson

Author and IT consultant

Scott is an author and IT consultant based in the Pacific Northwest. He holds a BA in English from the University of Washington and has spent more than 20 years in information technology, experience that gives him a sharp eye for clear, precise explanations of technical subjects.

Jack Levinson

Writer

Jack is a writer born and raised in Los Angeles who has written on education and career topics. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Vassar College.

Sam Medley

Freelance writer

Sam is a freelance writer with a passion for learning about anything and everything he can. He holds a degree in mathematics from Sam Houston State University and has worked in finance, technology, and education. When he isn’t reading or writing, he helps his wife tend the bees, ducks, chickens, and plants on their Kentucky homestead.

Everything we publish follows our editorial standards: where our facts come from, how we use AI, and how each article is fact-checked by a person before it’s published. Questions or corrections? Contact us.