I graduated from college 2 years ago. I have a degree in English, and I taught middle school for a while, but I realized it wasn't right from me. Lately, I have been working in the social services field and I am enjoying my work. However, my job doesn't pay very well and I would like to find a job that pays better and has the possibility of being a solid lifetime career. I am thinking about getting a degree of some sort in Social Work, but I am wondering what would be the best path to get into entry level Social Work. Should I try to complete some undergraduate classes to get a BSW or should I try for a MSW?
2007-03-02 05:10:11 · 5 answers · asked by john l 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Definitely the MSW. If you already have a Bachelors a BSW would be a waste of time and money. You may need to take some prerequisite classes to get in, but given your experience and the fact you probably can write, you should have no trouble getting into an MSW program. DA
2007-03-05 07:09:52 · answer #1 · answered by Dr_Adventure 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the MSW. Having a BSW won't buy you much in the social work field whereas an MSW would help!! Besides, if you are lacking coursework, you can take it while pursuing your MSW. Good luck.
2007-03-02 05:14:15 · answer #2 · answered by barrych209 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for the Master's degree. It won't take as long and looks so much better on a resume. If the program you get into for the Master's has certain undergrad requirements, you can usually take them (as long as there aren't a ton of them) while you are enrolled in the graduate program. When I went for my MA in Education, I decided that I didn't want to teach Biology, but rather Earth and Space Science. So, while I was taking grad ed classes, I also took undergrad Geology classes. Good luck to you.
2007-03-02 05:20:35 · answer #3 · answered by my4potatoes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for the Masters if you are allowed in without any experience. Some Masters require you to have the same degree as your Bachelors, but I think you'll be fine with Social Work.
2007-03-02 07:08:20 · answer #4 · answered by christopher_kitchens562 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not to waste your money and time on another bachelor's degree. Try to get into a graduate program. You will be more employable with a Master's and you will make more money in the long run.
2007-03-02 05:16:45 · answer #5 · answered by A B 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋