2006-12-31 08:38:07 · 3 answers · asked by Amanda 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
4 year college education (bachelor’s degree). A bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW) or with a major in psychology, sociology, human resources or theraputic recreation. Then a 2 year graduate education. ( which could be completed online). Master’s degree in social work (MSW).
Social workers are required to work long hours but have rewarding outcomes. It could range from making sure a low income family get the monthly stipend they need or helping assist someone goals. Basically they help improve people lives. Depending on what type of social worker child worker, substance abuse, military, public health etc.
2006-12-31 08:50:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can become a non-professional social worker in some child welfare agencies with only a high school education (though these are quickly going way - thank goodness). You still can get a job in many social service agencies without a degree in social work (but you will only be able to work for the county and will not have the same amount of career advancement. The minimum degree you need to be considered a professional social worker is a BSW (Most state institutions have BSW programs check out CSWE.ORG for a full list - you do want to make sure that you go to an accredited program). To truly take advantage of the social work education you need an MSW (if you have a BSW you can often apply for advanced standing which allows you to complete the degree in one calendar year, otherwise an MSW is usually a 2 year program around 60 credits). Most states offer a licence at the MSW (some offer a certificate at the BSW level). Also many states will liecence post MSW at a clinical level. No MSW at this time can be completely taken online, though some are distance based and use a combination of online and other teaching strategies.
2006-12-31 13:26:32 · answer #2 · answered by Dr_Adventure 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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How much school does it take to become a Social Worker?
2015-07-31 00:28:25 · answer #3 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
school social worker
2016-01-29 06:36:05 · answer #4 · answered by Courtney 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need at least a bachelor's degree, so four to five years after high school, depending on the program. Here is one link for you to check out.
2006-12-31 08:41:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
hey i want to become a social worker also but im not sure.. do they get paid alot?? im only a freshmen in high school so i have plenty of time even tho time flies
2006-12-31 08:46:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's a bachelor's degree, and then you have to get a license.
2006-12-31 08:42:22 · answer #7 · answered by Iris 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋