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Magner, Denise K. – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1989
A renewed interest in social work is discussed. Trends causing a resurgence of interest include: part-time programs, older students returning to school to make career shifts, students pursuing degrees for jobs in the private, for-profit sector, and increased legal recognition of social work. (MLW)
Descriptors: Adult Students, Altruism, Career Change, Enrollment Trends