Masters of social work

Over the past few years helping MSW applicants apply to their Master of Social Work, and here are my top tips for getting started with writing a personal statement.

Most states use the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) exam which candidates must pass to gain licensure as a social worker. Some states require licensure at the Bachelors level, Masters level, and Clinical level, while other states only require Clinical licensure. (For a state-by-state listing of licensing requirements, visit this informative website.) My students want to know how to prepare for the exam, and I have some suggestions. 1. Plan ahead. Most states allow graduating…

Most people tend to understand micro, macro and mezzo social work, but what do those jobs look like? Here's a breakdown of jobs at different levels. I think it really comes down to a) how many people are you working with at a time and b) how many other people are you influencing? Less moves towards micro, more towards macro.

We all know how important it is for Social Workers to ask and understand what medications someone we are serving might be taking, as it giv...

Documentation is SO important but I dont know about you, I never was taught how to actually DO this. This is changing, theres a course made for that by real social workers doing the work!

The word theory can become quite confusing…in social work ‘theory’ is thrown around and can often become synonymous with model, approach, or practice. Defining and understanding …

For those interested in a career in social work, the many steps can be overwhelming. Here's a step-by-step guide to becoming a social worker.