About North Carolina Social Work Gateway
Our Purpose
North Carolina Social Work Gateway was founded on the conviction that effective community support begins with properly educated professionals. We understand that well-prepared social work students have tremendous potential to strengthen North Carolina’s diverse communities. Recognizing how complex the educational and licensing landscape can be, we’ve developed straightforward resources that demystify the process, allowing you to concentrate on your true calling – supporting North Carolinians in need.
Resource Sections
Our platform provides essential information in several key areas for North Carolina social work professionals:
Credential Requirements
We’ve simplified North Carolina’s licensing processes into accessible guides. The North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board (NCSWCLB) provides comprehensive information that we’ve translated into clear, step-by-step pathways toward CSW, LCSWA, and LCSW credentials in North Carolina.
Degree Programs
Becoming a qualified social worker in North Carolina involves several potential educational routes. Your academic path will be determined by North Carolina’s specific requirements and your professional goals. We offer detailed information about educational options throughout the Tar Heel State, from community colleges to doctoral programs.
Specialization Areas
The social work field in North Carolina offers numerous specialization opportunities aligned with your personal interests. Our comprehensive guides explore various practice areas from child welfare in North Carolina’s urban environments to elder care services in the state’s rural communities.
Client Support Materials
North Carolina social workers connect with populations facing numerous challenges including limited access to essential services. We’ve compiled extensive resources addressing vital issues such as mental health support and family violence intervention, customized to North Carolina’s specific community needs.
Funding Opportunities
A social work education in North Carolina represents a significant financial investment. Fortunately, many North Carolina-specific scholarships and funding programs exist for future social workers. Explore our carefully selected list of financial assistance options available specifically for North Carolina social work students.
Our Contributors
Stacey Rose
Stacey leads North Carolina Social Work Gateway as Managing Editor. With significant content development experience across health-focused organizations, Anne brings specialized knowledge in substance use recovery services and child welfare. Her background spans both higher education administration and enrollment guidance for prospective social work students, providing valuable insight for our North Carolina platform.
Lea Miller – Strategic Partnerships
Lea has worked in college enrollment for many years, focusing on populations that are first-time students and adult learners. Her dedication to the field of social work stems from her experience with populations with substance use disorder, mental health conditions, and homelessness. You can contact Lea with questions about adding jobs, connecting students with internships and college questions.
Professional Advisor
Karyn Bandy, Master of Education, Counseling and Human Services
Karyn contributes over two decades of Child Crisis and Child Welfare experience to our platform. Her comprehensive background includes direct work with children, families, educational institutions, mandated reporters, foster families, and judicial systems to reduce instances of child maltreatment. Her professional expertise encompasses foster parent training, court-mandated service supervision, successful child placement coordination, and facilitating collaboration among diverse child welfare stakeholders.
Data Sources
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Salary.com
IPEDS
Pew Research
National Association of Social Workers
Council for Social Work Education