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Attending graduate school for a MSW is an excellent way for practitioners to advance into child welfare social work. The child welfare specialty is focused on protecting our nation’s youngest citizens from abuse, neglect, homelessness, and other deplorable conditions. Child welfare specialists often work for the government or nonprofit organizations to place children in the […]

Global social work certificates are brief, U.S.-based graduate school programs that specialize practitioners’ skills for greater impact in oppressed, impoverished lands overseas. Studying global social work can help join the over 3 million IFSW members addressing problems like refugee migration, religious conflicts, food insecurity, and inequality abroad. Certificates can be added to an accredited MSW […]

Social work degrees are worthy investments for altruistic students wishing to give back to their communities in this helping profession. After all, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that social work jobs are growing faster-than-average by 12 percent through 2024. The only problem is that college tuition is also escalating. Becoming a social worker requires […]

Clinical social work is an advanced specialty. It’s focused on diagnosing and treating mental disorders. Social workers also diagnose and treat behavioral and emotional disorders. All 50 states require clinical social workers to be licensed. Becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) gives you the field’s highest credential. This type of license allows you to […]

  If you aren’t able or ready to get a bachelor’s degree in social work, you might consider getting a two-year degree first. Associate’s degrees in human and social services are a great introduction to the field. Usually, they are open to any student that has at least a high school diploma. If you have […]

Entering the rewarding social work profession is virtually impossible without holding at least a bachelor’s degree. Meeting state licensing requirements doesn’t necessarily require living on a college campus though. Although they’re fairly sparse, online colleges do offer Bachelor of Social Work programs for non-traditional students needing flexibility. Investing in an Online BSW will sharpen your […]