Why Study Substance Use and Treatment Settings at Vermont State
- Multiple Field Experiences: You’ll have an early observational field experience plus two semesters of 200 hours each of hands-on experience in your final year, giving you opportunity to explore the field early in the program and build confidence as you prepare to find work as a substance abuse social worker.
- Rewarding Work: Addiction easily leads to hopelessness. Bring encouragement and help spark change through your knowledge of evidence-based strategies for recovery.
- Broad Perspective: Understand substance use and addiction through historical, psychological, cultural, sociological, and biological perspectives. Be prepared to formulate effective strategies for prevention and treatment that take the big picture into account.
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 v