Guide to Selecting and Applying to Master of Social Work Programs, 1999 Edition

Required reading for anyone who wants to get an MSW!! The GUIDE TO SELECTING AND APPLYING TO MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAMS, 1999 EDITION, tells you what you need to know to work your way through the MSW application process. It starts with what to look for in schools, including general criteria, comparing academic programs, looking at field work options, and considering special issues such as part-time programs, advanced standing, and dual degrees Next, it tells you what graduate school admissions committees look for in MSW applicants--including evidence of academic preparation, exposure to the profession, and potential for graduate work. It covers who to ask for reference letters and how to write the biographical statement. Helpful resources for your search include a complete directory of Council on Social Work Education accredited and in-candidacy MSW programs, a listing of state social work licensing boards and their requirements, several worksheets for organizing the application process and more. Inside tips written by a former admissions officer help you put your best foot forward when applying to MSW programs. If you are thinking about getting a master's in social work, read this book! END