Master's of Social Work vs. Master's in Counselor Education?
What are the differences between getting a Master's degree in Social Work and one in Counselor Education? I am looking at going to graduate school to become a therapist (preferably for children, adolescents and women) but I'm not sure which degree I would need, or which degree would be a better asset to the counseling/therapy field. Thanks in advance! :)
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If you're going to be a therapist, then I think a Master's in Counselor Education might benefit you more. Social work is a broad field.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Monday, October 15, 2012
In your opinion what is a better degree to have, a Master's in Social work or Master's in education
In your opinion what is a better degree to have, a Master's in Social work or Master's in education?
I like teaching and I like education. I thought about being a history teacher one time, but I think my heart is more into counseling people. I have a sociology major with a psychology and religion minor. I am thinking about applying to a Master's in social work program, but I would also like some sort of degree in teaching. If I get a Master's in social work, and then my license as a Licensed social worker, what kind of degree could I pursue to become a teacher- in middle school or high school in the one of the fields of social studies, history, psychology, religion, and sociology. well i already have a bachelors degree in sociology. i had 2 minors when i got my bachelor's degree one in psychology and another in religion.
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With a MSW you can go right into being a school guidance counselor. You could double major in a subject and social work and get your Masters in Social work this way you can do an alternate route to teaching should you change your mind.
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I would get the teaching degree with a teaching certificate. If you ever want to teach your are going to need that.
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Well you should go ahead and get your Master's in social work but perhaps you could also get a teaching certificate.
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For teaching, you need to get a teaching certificate, in addition to a bachelor's. The laws might vary by state. You can get a bachelor's in teaching, or you may find a certificate program for teaching, if you have bachelor's in something else. You can also, of course, get a master's in teaching, which might give you a higher income. As far as which is better, between social work and teaching, you are just going to have to follow your heart. They are both rewarding career paths.
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....... Msw Msw is better becoz of your heart
I like teaching and I like education. I thought about being a history teacher one time, but I think my heart is more into counseling people. I have a sociology major with a psychology and religion minor. I am thinking about applying to a Master's in social work program, but I would also like some sort of degree in teaching. If I get a Master's in social work, and then my license as a Licensed social worker, what kind of degree could I pursue to become a teacher- in middle school or high school in the one of the fields of social studies, history, psychology, religion, and sociology. well i already have a bachelors degree in sociology. i had 2 minors when i got my bachelor's degree one in psychology and another in religion.
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With a MSW you can go right into being a school guidance counselor. You could double major in a subject and social work and get your Masters in Social work this way you can do an alternate route to teaching should you change your mind.
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I would get the teaching degree with a teaching certificate. If you ever want to teach your are going to need that.
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Well you should go ahead and get your Master's in social work but perhaps you could also get a teaching certificate.
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For teaching, you need to get a teaching certificate, in addition to a bachelor's. The laws might vary by state. You can get a bachelor's in teaching, or you may find a certificate program for teaching, if you have bachelor's in something else. You can also, of course, get a master's in teaching, which might give you a higher income. As far as which is better, between social work and teaching, you are just going to have to follow your heart. They are both rewarding career paths.
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....... Msw Msw is better becoz of your heart
Monday, October 8, 2012
I want to get a Masters in Social Work. Which Bachelors degree should I seek
I want to get a Masters in Social Work. Which Bachelors degree should I seek?
My community college only offers the Bachelors in Human Services and Associates in Human Services. They don't have a social work degree. If I transfer to a university in order to get a BSW, I'll lose a ton of my credits. Is it worth it in the long run to lose the credits and go for the BSW? Or should I save some time and money, go for a Bachelors in Human Services and seek immediate entrance into a MSW program?
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Yes.
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A BS in psychology is one way you could go. Regards, Brandon
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Most community colleges offer a degree designed specifically to transfer to a 4 year school in a particular field. You need to go to the schools advising office and let them know what you want to do so you can get on the correct degree plan. Most arrangements have finally been taken care of so you won't loose any credits when you transfer to the 4 year school. But I suppose it could be too late for that, especially if you have been going to school for a while... if that's the case, id just go for a bachelors in Human Services and seek immediate entrance into a MSW program. But call that department just to make sure.
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I would say that it would be best to transfer to a BSW program at a 4 year University. With that being said, you probably will not have gotten all of the courses you need from your Community College to be able to be selected into the BSW program. You will have to take more core courses most likely once you transfer before you can apply to be accepted into the BSW program. I would say however that it would be worth it. I was an advisor at a 4 year university for the BSW program in Alabama, but it could be a little different in your state. Check with the University that you are wanting to transfer to and also the Advisor at your current college. Good luck!!!!
My community college only offers the Bachelors in Human Services and Associates in Human Services. They don't have a social work degree. If I transfer to a university in order to get a BSW, I'll lose a ton of my credits. Is it worth it in the long run to lose the credits and go for the BSW? Or should I save some time and money, go for a Bachelors in Human Services and seek immediate entrance into a MSW program?
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Yes.
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A BS in psychology is one way you could go. Regards, Brandon
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Most community colleges offer a degree designed specifically to transfer to a 4 year school in a particular field. You need to go to the schools advising office and let them know what you want to do so you can get on the correct degree plan. Most arrangements have finally been taken care of so you won't loose any credits when you transfer to the 4 year school. But I suppose it could be too late for that, especially if you have been going to school for a while... if that's the case, id just go for a bachelors in Human Services and seek immediate entrance into a MSW program. But call that department just to make sure.
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I would say that it would be best to transfer to a BSW program at a 4 year University. With that being said, you probably will not have gotten all of the courses you need from your Community College to be able to be selected into the BSW program. You will have to take more core courses most likely once you transfer before you can apply to be accepted into the BSW program. I would say however that it would be worth it. I was an advisor at a 4 year university for the BSW program in Alabama, but it could be a little different in your state. Check with the University that you are wanting to transfer to and also the Advisor at your current college. Good luck!!!!
Monday, October 1, 2012
I have a master's degree in social work, and want to sit for my LSW, but don't know what I can do with the LSW
I have a master's degree in social work, and want to sit for my LSW, but don't know what I can do with the LSW?
I got my master's degree in social work, and want to take my LSW, but I don't know if I could do counseling with it? I want to become a grievance counselor, and don't know what to do?
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You can work as a counselor at a transitional or residential living program, possibly a hospital social worker, foster care or adoption worker, or maybe an occupational therapy counselor.
I got my master's degree in social work, and want to take my LSW, but I don't know if I could do counseling with it? I want to become a grievance counselor, and don't know what to do?
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You can work as a counselor at a transitional or residential living program, possibly a hospital social worker, foster care or adoption worker, or maybe an occupational therapy counselor.
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Masters in Social Work or Bachelors in Spanish
Masters in Social Work or Bachelors in Spanish?
I currently have my bachelors in social work, and recently became licensed. I was accepted into UC's social work graduate program a few weeks ago, yet something I have always regreted was not pursing Spanish in my undergrad studies. Not only is the Hispanic population growing in this country, I always thought it would be great to do some international work. Would it be more beneficial to stick with going for my masters, or should I go for a bachelors in Spanish? Any suggestions would really help me out!
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A Bachelor's in Spanish will give you some verbal ability but will concentrate more on the literature. Follow the master's programme and take a night school course in spoken Spanish. Once you can speak it, you will be able to read it as well.
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Depends on if you want to work under supervision or have a shot at your own license. A masters will get you that shot the BA will not. You can always take Spanish at a later date.
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It is unclear if UC is University of California, CT, or Cinncinati. If it is CA you could easily do your internships within a spanish community assuming you already have some competence in the spanish language. Being able to do conversational work in spanish would greatly build your skills. Also unless you have a lot of time and money going for a BA in spanish will not get you very far. You would be better going to south america or mexico and taking an intensive language course and pursuing either an MSW or a related MA in international work. It almost NEVER makes sense to go back for another BA. You have learned what you needed to learn in the BA in terms of your development. Certainly taking courses is a good idea always...but doing another degree is rarely necessary or needed. DA
I currently have my bachelors in social work, and recently became licensed. I was accepted into UC's social work graduate program a few weeks ago, yet something I have always regreted was not pursing Spanish in my undergrad studies. Not only is the Hispanic population growing in this country, I always thought it would be great to do some international work. Would it be more beneficial to stick with going for my masters, or should I go for a bachelors in Spanish? Any suggestions would really help me out!
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A Bachelor's in Spanish will give you some verbal ability but will concentrate more on the literature. Follow the master's programme and take a night school course in spoken Spanish. Once you can speak it, you will be able to read it as well.
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Depends on if you want to work under supervision or have a shot at your own license. A masters will get you that shot the BA will not. You can always take Spanish at a later date.
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It is unclear if UC is University of California, CT, or Cinncinati. If it is CA you could easily do your internships within a spanish community assuming you already have some competence in the spanish language. Being able to do conversational work in spanish would greatly build your skills. Also unless you have a lot of time and money going for a BA in spanish will not get you very far. You would be better going to south america or mexico and taking an intensive language course and pursuing either an MSW or a related MA in international work. It almost NEVER makes sense to go back for another BA. You have learned what you needed to learn in the BA in terms of your development. Certainly taking courses is a good idea always...but doing another degree is rarely necessary or needed. DA
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Current social work student..What other fields/majors would be good for me
Current social work student..What other fields/majors would be good for me?
I'm currently a college student looking towards a major in Social Work. I know that I will absolutely have to get a Masters in social work. Are there any other similar majors/fields that I could get into where I could still help people but possibly not have to get a Masters degree? Or are there any other fields that are similar that would possibly have a little better pay?
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psychology would be good but you would still have to get a master's degree
I'm currently a college student looking towards a major in Social Work. I know that I will absolutely have to get a Masters in social work. Are there any other similar majors/fields that I could get into where I could still help people but possibly not have to get a Masters degree? Or are there any other fields that are similar that would possibly have a little better pay?
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psychology would be good but you would still have to get a master's degree
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Major in Psychology and get masters in Social Work
Major in Psychology and get masters in Social Work?
I was wondering if it was possible to major in Psychology and then get a masters in Social Work? I want to become a Social Worker and I've researched many sites and they are telling me to either major in Psychology or Social Work. Which one would be best? Thank You! Is it possible though to get a Bacherlor's in Psychology and then a Masters in Social Work? Or is this not allowed?
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well have you ever heard of anyone doing a double major? its not a bad idea, you should check it out.
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Psychology would be better. Even if you end up doing social work, you still have more varied knowledge and more career opportunities.
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This is exactly what I did, and it's been very helpful in my work as a psychotherapist, especially since social work graduate programs do NOT turn out good therapists without additional training and/or post-graduate work as a clinician. If you want to work in other aspects of social work, you do not need the psych undergrad, though it might help. You'd be better off having business and management skills, as well as a second language, or expertise in working with developmentally disabled or forensic populations. Good luck.
I was wondering if it was possible to major in Psychology and then get a masters in Social Work? I want to become a Social Worker and I've researched many sites and they are telling me to either major in Psychology or Social Work. Which one would be best? Thank You! Is it possible though to get a Bacherlor's in Psychology and then a Masters in Social Work? Or is this not allowed?
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well have you ever heard of anyone doing a double major? its not a bad idea, you should check it out.
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Psychology would be better. Even if you end up doing social work, you still have more varied knowledge and more career opportunities.
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This is exactly what I did, and it's been very helpful in my work as a psychotherapist, especially since social work graduate programs do NOT turn out good therapists without additional training and/or post-graduate work as a clinician. If you want to work in other aspects of social work, you do not need the psych undergrad, though it might help. You'd be better off having business and management skills, as well as a second language, or expertise in working with developmentally disabled or forensic populations. Good luck.
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