tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86077892921307797922024-03-08T08:59:56.091-08:00The Social Work Graduate School SiteYour source for information on applying, getting in, and navigating the social work graduate school experience. Brought to you by THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER magazine at http://www.socialworker.com. This site is an educational resource with information on applying to MSW programs and includes excerpts from THE SOCIAL WORK GRADUATE SCHOOL APPLICANT'S HANDBOOK by Jesus Reyes, as well as other articles and resources for those considering a master's degree in social work.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607789292130779792.post-24814579058660226552014-12-05T14:20:00.000-08:002014-12-05T14:22:47.912-08:00Tips for Choosing Your Social Work Grad School Professors<!--[if gte mso 9]>
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This post is an excerpt from The Social Work Graduate School Applicant's Handbook, by Jesus Reyes.
I recommend that you perform a thorough self-assessment before writing your statement. Make a list of all jobs, volunteer positions, and internships you have ever held. In short, take an inventory of any experiences that somehow contributed to your interest in social work. Don’t Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607789292130779792.post-39036412399671903712013-12-03T12:02:00.000-08:002013-12-03T12:02:34.108-08:00Self-Care and Its Importance for Social Workers and Social Work Students<!--[if gte mso 9]>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607789292130779792.post-9790685621753221712013-07-08T13:16:00.001-07:002013-07-08T13:20:48.172-07:00Want To Be a Professional Social Worker? Make Sure Your Graduate Program Is CSWE-AccreditedI was just reading a discussion on a social media site that concerned me a great deal. The gist of the discussion was as follows: "I just received my master's degree in human services, and I was turned down by the state social work licensing board. They said I have to have a master's degree that is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education! But I have a master's degree, and I wouldUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607789292130779792.post-38479839553697915362013-03-26T09:37:00.000-07:002013-03-26T09:37:06.917-07:00Resources for Grad School Financial AidYou want to go to graduate school to get your MSW, but how are you going to pay for it? Here are some recent articles and resources to help you navigate your way through grad school finances:
4 Tips for Getting More Graduate School Financial Aid
Sallie Mae Announces Lower Interest Rates for Graduate Students
Paying for Graduate School: Financial Aid for Grad Students
Free Application for Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607789292130779792.post-15118582094474273632012-12-05T12:27:00.000-08:002012-12-05T12:27:54.199-08:00GUEST POST: So, You Want To Be a Social Worker?by Lauren Dennelly, MSW, LSW
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You’re a promising young 20-something, ready to forge ahead
into grad school, or maybe you’re thinking about a second career. And you want
to go to school for social work. Sure, you have your reasons--you have a
passion for helping people, have some personal experiences that are guiding you
toward the field, or you Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607789292130779792.post-77411021856076475192012-11-20T13:44:00.002-08:002012-11-20T13:44:46.114-08:00A Graduate School Reference Letter from Your Therapist?Dr. Tara Kuther, of About.Com's Graduate School site, recently addressed the question of whether or not to ask one's therapist for a reference letter for graduate school.
She said, in part:
A letter from a therapist is not a good idea. It will not help your application. Recommendation letters speak to the student's academic competence. Helpful letters are written by professionals who have Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607789292130779792.post-78060511842980427002012-10-24T10:00:00.000-07:002013-11-26T14:30:31.148-08:00Choosing the Right Social Work Graduate School for You!Do you have questions about choosing the right social work graduate school? Chances are, you do! Your questions might include the following:
Does the school have the right accreditation?
What concentrations does the school offer?
How long does it take to complete the degree?
How much does it cost?
When should I apply?
THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER magazine published an article on these Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607789292130779792.post-34233275389255213562012-10-17T13:19:00.001-07:002012-10-17T13:19:52.430-07:00Models of Macro Social Work Education
by Jesús Reyes (excerpt from The Social Work Graduate School Applicant's Handbook)
The approaches to macro social work education vary a great deal. They are often as unique as are the faculties of the various institutions. There are those programs that view social policy strictly from the perspective of social workers. In those programs, faculty are, for the most part, trainedUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607789292130779792.post-21886601044158651482012-10-13T05:36:00.000-07:002012-10-13T05:36:27.674-07:00Have you considered a graduate school fair?Idealist.org is presenting several grad school fairs this Fall. Recruiters from a variety of schools, including schools of social work, will be available at these fairs to provide information to prospective students. The upcoming fairs will be in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Houston, New Orleans, and Miami. You can get details at http://www.idealist.org/info/GradFairs.
IfUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607789292130779792.post-76541820726325463332012-10-05T13:27:00.000-07:002012-10-05T13:27:12.326-07:00Tips on Making Your Social Work Grad School Application Stand Out
Robin R. Wingo, MSW, LISW
Applying for graduate school is a big step! Whether you are just
graduating with your bachelor’s in social work or you have been out for a
few years, preparing that application takes time, energy, and careful
consideration. Your grades are only one indicator of readiness for
graduate study. It is highly likely that you will be asked to write a
professional Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607789292130779792.post-58248700118779853592012-09-14T09:01:00.000-07:002012-09-14T09:01:22.890-07:00Social Work Graduate School: Selecting Your Area of Concentrationby Jesús Reyes (excerpt from The Social Work Graduate School Applicant's Handbook)
An important question to ask of schools is at what point in the program will you be required to declare your selection of area of concentration (i.e., clinical with an emphasis on children and family treatment, or administrative with an emphasis on community organization).
The selection of an Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607789292130779792.post-52694009892386314952012-09-10T05:10:00.000-07:002012-09-10T05:10:24.447-07:00Have you researched the schools of social work you are considering?I read an article the other day on the U.S. News education site that says that the biggest mistake prospective graduate students make is not researching schools thoroughly enough before making a decision. According to Don Martin, the article's writer, people too often decide on a graduate school for reasons such as:
my parents went there
it's a top ranked school
someone said it was a good place Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607789292130779792.post-49990645767615331362012-08-29T12:23:00.000-07:002012-08-29T12:23:16.320-07:00Words of Wisdom for New Social Work Graduate Students
The excitement is building as a new academic year begins and thousands of students are embarking on a social work graduate degree. As I scroll through my facebook newsfeed, I see photos of MSW program orientations, showing groups of men and women who, over the next year or two, will be transformed into new social work professionals.
I am reminded of my own MSW graduate school experience.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607789292130779792.post-32328408693741108542012-08-27T07:49:00.000-07:002012-08-27T07:49:13.291-07:00Back to Social Work School: How to Communicate Effectively With Your ProfessorIt's back to school time! Social work Ph.D. student Karen Zgoda wrote this article for THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER magazine on using technology effectively in communicating with your professors. For example:
DON'T: Ask your professor what course you are taking with him/her. Seriously.
DO: Communicate that you are going to miss a class.
Read the article here.
Do you have other tips or comments to add?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607789292130779792.post-70894036524738090552012-08-20T11:47:00.001-07:002012-08-20T17:17:49.161-07:00Joint Degree Programs--Getting an MSW and Another Degree At the Same Timeby Jesús Reyes (excerpt from The Social Work Graduate School Applicant's Handbook)
A good number of accredited graduate programs of social work offer joint degree opportunities. Most common offerings include joint programs with schools of law, schools of divinity, schools of business, schools of public or health policy, schools of gerontology, schools of urban and regional planning, and schools Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607789292130779792.post-76766977723025123652012-08-15T13:27:00.002-07:002012-08-20T13:47:50.402-07:00Tackling the Social Work Graduate Admissions Process with a Graduate Education Action Plan (G.E.A.P.)
by Felicia L. Townsend, MBA, M.Ed.
http://www.socialwork.dom.edu/
(Editor's Note: This article appeared in the Winter 2007 issue of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER. For permission to reprint or reproduce in any way, please contact Linda Grobman . Copyright 2007 White Hat Communications. All rights reserved.)
Are you considering applying to graduate school but you just don’t know
where to start? Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607789292130779792.post-47957311640004241922012-08-13T10:28:00.001-07:002012-08-13T10:34:20.618-07:009 Essential Tips for New Medical Students--Do They Apply to Social Work Students, Too?
I came across an article on KevinMD.com outlining 9 essential tips for new medical school students. I think some of them--like don't cram, don't get down on yourself, set aside time to relax, learn about the profession, and others--can just as well apply to students in other professions, including social work. What do you think? What tips would you add for social work students?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607789292130779792.post-14434204561154425492012-08-10T11:54:00.001-07:002012-08-13T10:37:43.523-07:00Social Work Grad Schools in the News This WeekHere is a sampling of schools of social work in the news recently:
Winthrop Alum Leaves $25k for Social Work Endowment
St David's Foundation Donates $2 Million to UT School of Social Work
Ann Arbor: U of M School To Hold Town Meeting "Camp Take Notice: Chaos or Community"
White House Lauds Students' Military Acceptance ProjectUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607789292130779792.post-14572791955659551612012-08-06T12:03:00.001-07:002012-08-06T12:44:16.767-07:00Finding My Way to an MSW: Step-by-Stepby Mary Hannity, MSW
Statistics and research. APA style papers. Ten-page papers. Multiple books for each class. Presentations to my classmates. Role-playing. Raising my hand in class. Finding an internship. Meeting with clients. Commuting. Meeting new people. Going to class with people younger than myself. Going to class with people older than myself.
When I entered my MSW program, I didn’t Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607789292130779792.post-18887382311848784322012-08-01T09:03:00.000-07:002012-08-01T09:03:22.330-07:00MSW Program Rankingsby Jesús Reyes (excerpt from The Social Work Graduate School Applicant's Handbook)
There are a number of rankings of graduate programs in social work and social welfare. I advise caution in letting your choice of school be driven by them. They tend to have the same band-wagon effect on some applicants that the old advertising phrase “seven out of ten doctors recommend...” has on purchasers of Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607789292130779792.post-12930168373053280322012-07-31T13:44:00.006-07:002012-08-01T08:54:53.218-07:00Choosing a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Accredited School of Social Workby Jesús Reyes (excerpt from The Social Work Graduate School Applicant's Handbook)
As you consider schools, it is most important that you make sure they are accredited or in candidacy by CSWE (in the United States) or CASSW-ACESS (in Canada). Schools that are accredited by CSWE or by CASSW-ACESS have gone through a rigorous process to ensure that they meet the minimum standards for social work Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607789292130779792.post-58820889713154074182012-07-29T14:54:00.003-07:002012-08-01T08:42:37.242-07:00FAQs About Social Work Graduate School1. Where should I go to social work grad school?
Answer: The answer to this question is different from person to person. A lot depends on what your goals are (personally and professionally), what your learning style is, and other factors. If your goal is to be a professional social worker, one criteria that you SHOULD look for is accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) in Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2