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.
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