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.


2
A BS in psychology is one way you could go. Regards, Brandon


3
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!!!!

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