How does psychology relate to school social work?

Answer 1

There are several ways to answer this question (as you can see by your responses so far).

If you are asking in terms of how is psychology a part of social work - it is one of the knowledge bases social work is built on. That is to say psychology is concerned with the mental processing of individuals. This is one of the systems social work concerns it self with (social work is also concerned with family, group, community and organization). Most BA social work programs (and some MSW) will require an intro to psychology course as a prerequisite).

If you are asking how do the professions of psychology and social work relate in professional contexts this can be a bit more complicated. Both professions do individual, group and family therapy (psychology focusing mostly on the individual). The professions will refer to one another depending on expertise and funding issues. A PhD licensed psychologist may provide clinical licensing supervision for a social worker (a licensed MSW may provide licensing supervision to a MA level psychologist). In many areas they work as part of a multi-diciplinary team (hospitals, schools, etc.). DA

Answer 2

Are you serious. You need to study child psychology if your planning on doing school social work.

You will also need general psychology because you will often be dealing with workers in other aspect of the social workers field, with parent's you will have to be able to identify markers that identify a neglectful parent and you are bound in some areas as a professional worker to report any suspected abuse, physical, mental, sexual to the proper authorities.

I am sure there are other ways that psychology and school social work relate but this is the main one, I believe

Answer 3

it can compliment it...however most school social workers forget their role is social worker and not a psychologist and try to imply disorders to children they are not equip to diagnose...this leads to a lot of problems...as long as they remember that social work is trying to enhance and assist...while psychology is more diagnosis and treatment it will work

Answer 4

Yes, it is required knowledge in this field. An associates degree in Criminal Justice will will help immensely. Bottom line B.A. Psychology and Associates in Criminal Justice. ( Sweet!)