Is it hard to get in a master program in social work in general? how about rutgers?
I know what the ask. I am from overseas. I have no idea if is hard to get in... are many applying.. how many are for a spot..
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Here's the admissions info. I'm sure you can find the disclosure info. http://socialwork.rutgers.edu/admissions-msw.php
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Well it depends on the school and you... I am starting my masters next fall and it wasn't hard at all for me.. but I have a good GPA and I did an strong essay...
Friday, July 22, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
International Bussiness Bachelor's, Master's in Social Work and JD
International Bussiness Bachelor's, Master's in Social Work and JD.?
I have an international bussiness bachelor's degree, I will be completing my last year of my Masters in Social Work. I will be 33 by then is it too late to go for my J.D. degree? What do you think? i am asking because maybe i will just waste my time and money if I can't get a job with it? I like policy and law and with my background I want to work in a non profit and helping the underserved sectors of the population, either here or in an International Non Profit.
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You're absolutely never too old, whether for law school, a bachelor's degree or learning to read. However, in your case, given that you have two degrees, the the only things that will make this a waste of time are if you're not sure you really want it or if you're not doing it for the right reasons. Go into it with a good idea of what you want to do and what kind of jobs you'll be interested in. Google those positions and do further research at libraries and bookstores. Don't worry about your age - you're not too old for law school and you're not too old to get hired as a lawyer. Good luck.
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It is not too late, you might even look at a Joint MSW/JD degree if it is not too late. DA
I have an international bussiness bachelor's degree, I will be completing my last year of my Masters in Social Work. I will be 33 by then is it too late to go for my J.D. degree? What do you think? i am asking because maybe i will just waste my time and money if I can't get a job with it? I like policy and law and with my background I want to work in a non profit and helping the underserved sectors of the population, either here or in an International Non Profit.
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You're absolutely never too old, whether for law school, a bachelor's degree or learning to read. However, in your case, given that you have two degrees, the the only things that will make this a waste of time are if you're not sure you really want it or if you're not doing it for the right reasons. Go into it with a good idea of what you want to do and what kind of jobs you'll be interested in. Google those positions and do further research at libraries and bookstores. Don't worry about your age - you're not too old for law school and you're not too old to get hired as a lawyer. Good luck.
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It is not too late, you might even look at a Joint MSW/JD degree if it is not too late. DA
Friday, July 8, 2011
Is majoring in Social Work really a worthless degree
Is majoring in Social Work really a worthless degree?
And if so what are other majors because I am currently dual majoring in social work/criminal justice and plan on getting a master in social work I want to become a social worker but later own in life get into law enforcement.
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no, it's not a worthless degree. I have a friend who did that. She's a social worker, and is considering getting into law. This is a good route because it gives you exposure to the system and you can make connections with influential people. 70% of jobs are obtained not because of what they knew, but because of who they knew!
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If you get a Masters and a license, it is not worthless at all. It is an excellent career. Just an undergrad degree wouldn't get you much though. Keep doing what your doing...
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They are not worthless they just dont have extravagant pay. The industry has plenty of openings and you network a lot in this field. You will likely be earning about 35k a year so its far from 6 figures but its a very rewarding job and you can feel good at the end of the day. Also your networking in the field can easily lead you to other better paying jobs in time.
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No, it's not a worthless degree at all. But you won't ever make a ton of money doing it. It's almost a sick joke in that way-- You'll be doing some incredible amount of Good, but it's not worth anyone's money, apparently. You can change lives, though. I work in underprivileged, urban public schools, and our social workers and mental health professionals are doin' it, for real. Your long term career track seems to make a lot of sense. Again, there's no real money in it, but it's worth so much more. Good luck.
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Social work is a fine degree if you will go on to earn an MSW. Few people enter law enforcement "later in life". Enter the police academy when you are 21 or 22 if you want a law enforcement career. Social work and law enforcement are about as different from each other as two careers can be. The same thing can be said about the people who work in each career. Few people would be happy in both parts of their life if they spent half of it in each of these careers. Talk casually with some police officers and social workers and you will find that they almost always have totally different personality types.
And if so what are other majors because I am currently dual majoring in social work/criminal justice and plan on getting a master in social work I want to become a social worker but later own in life get into law enforcement.
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no, it's not a worthless degree. I have a friend who did that. She's a social worker, and is considering getting into law. This is a good route because it gives you exposure to the system and you can make connections with influential people. 70% of jobs are obtained not because of what they knew, but because of who they knew!
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If you get a Masters and a license, it is not worthless at all. It is an excellent career. Just an undergrad degree wouldn't get you much though. Keep doing what your doing...
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They are not worthless they just dont have extravagant pay. The industry has plenty of openings and you network a lot in this field. You will likely be earning about 35k a year so its far from 6 figures but its a very rewarding job and you can feel good at the end of the day. Also your networking in the field can easily lead you to other better paying jobs in time.
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No, it's not a worthless degree at all. But you won't ever make a ton of money doing it. It's almost a sick joke in that way-- You'll be doing some incredible amount of Good, but it's not worth anyone's money, apparently. You can change lives, though. I work in underprivileged, urban public schools, and our social workers and mental health professionals are doin' it, for real. Your long term career track seems to make a lot of sense. Again, there's no real money in it, but it's worth so much more. Good luck.
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Social work is a fine degree if you will go on to earn an MSW. Few people enter law enforcement "later in life". Enter the police academy when you are 21 or 22 if you want a law enforcement career. Social work and law enforcement are about as different from each other as two careers can be. The same thing can be said about the people who work in each career. Few people would be happy in both parts of their life if they spent half of it in each of these careers. Talk casually with some police officers and social workers and you will find that they almost always have totally different personality types.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Dual master's in Social Work and Education (teaching credential)
Dual master's in Social Work and Education (teaching credential)???
Hello, I'm searching for graduate programs that offer a joint masters in social work (clinical focus) and Education or teaching. I think one supplements the other and want to do both. Do any exist, or how would I go about achieving this?? Thanks for any and all information. Take care1
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Here are three programs that might be of interest. The university of Penn is one of the best schools of social work in the country and BU is not bad either. I have never heard of Widener before- Depending on what in education interests you - you might also consider a joint MSW/MPH (many MPH programs focus on health education). http://www.sp2.upenn.edu/programs/dual/med.html http://web.bu.edu/bulletins/ssw/item03.html#anchor21 http://www.widener.edu/swe/humansexuality.asp
Hello, I'm searching for graduate programs that offer a joint masters in social work (clinical focus) and Education or teaching. I think one supplements the other and want to do both. Do any exist, or how would I go about achieving this?? Thanks for any and all information. Take care1
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Here are three programs that might be of interest. The university of Penn is one of the best schools of social work in the country and BU is not bad either. I have never heard of Widener before- Depending on what in education interests you - you might also consider a joint MSW/MPH (many MPH programs focus on health education). http://www.sp2.upenn.edu/programs/dual/med.html http://web.bu.edu/bulletins/ssw/item03.html#anchor21 http://www.widener.edu/swe/humansexuality.asp
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