Why Study Medical Settings at Vermont State
- Flexible Focus: Choose from the concentration courses to tailor your learning to the areas within medical social work that interest you most. Courses cover global health, sexuality, terminal illness, end-of-life care, and more.
- Field Placement: Apply what you’re learning in the classroom and grow your skills under mentorship with an in-depth, on-the-job experience in your final year.
- Strong Job Outlook: The healthcare sector in the U.S. is expected to continue to see strong growth in the years ahead as our population ages. The kind of support services offered by healthcare social workers will be in strong demand.
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Sample Courses
- Palliative & End-of-Life Care
- Global Health
- Death and Dying
- Human Sexuality
Other Concentrations
Program Accreditation
Vermont State University’s Bachelor of Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education through May 2029, ensuring it will provide you with the foundational skills, knowledge, and values for social work employment or to continue your studies in graduate school.