Do You Need a Masters of Social Work (MSW) To Succeed?
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- čas přidán 5. 05. 2020
- What's up everyone? I am a Macro Social Worker and Career Coach. In this video, I wanted to use my perspective to talk about what to consider when trying to figure out if you want to go for your Master's in Social Work after you have your bachelor's degree.
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Firstly, I’m from New York City. I was very motivated in gaining work experience before even committing to complete getting my BSW. I have worked hard enough to the point where I now earn 65,000/yr. I earned my Associates in Human Services where I took Social Work 101 classes and it was working for a while. 6 years later and after being stubborn, I’m bored now lol So now I’m working to finish my BA and am thinking about Masters.
With that being said, everyone’s experience is different. You know what you’re worth first and then the degree should be the icing on the cake. The faster the degree, faster you can compete with higher level opportunities.
Having an MSW is a great advantage and a worthwhile investment. Thanks for this video!
Thank you for mentioning your perspective! There really isn’t a black and white answer, and it depends on the role and location as well, as I know NYC salaries will be higher than Michigan, where I am. I am glad you are thriving in the field!
I work in social services though not as a social worker, I want to pursue my MSW even though my pay and the organization I work for are good! I love my job, but I want to grow and have an impact. It's somewhat scary leaving a stable job, but it's the fact that I want to develop professionally and make a difference that I'm looking forward to.
I love all the creative and really nuanced topics of your videos! I'm in school to be an occupational therapist but have always been super curious about SW. Love your videos and your message! Thank you for doing you and wishing you the best!
Aww I Appreciate that. Im super happy you been enjoying these videos. :)
So happy I found your channel! I'll be graduating with a B.A in Marketing in a week, but have recently felt a strong pull towards a career in social work/ mental health. I'm taking a year or more to gain related work experience and figure out my higher education goals. Your videos are helping a lot!
Thank you! And congrats on graduation. Taking a year off to further define your career path sounds like a great plan.
I graduated last June with a B.S. in Software Engineering but quickly began to realize that it wasn’t what I wanted to do the rest of my life. Only within the past few months I’ve discovered (macro) social work and likewise felt a string pull towards it. It’s good to hear that I’m not weird for wanting to completely change my career so soon!!
All of my professors told me to get MSW because there’s more job opportunities and more money. Otherwise I’ll be poor the rest o my life (they didn’t say that but it’s true.) There’s a huge pay gap difference. I live in Massachusetts that’s the way it is here. I am still a little annoyed I have to take a year off just to get experience to apply for the Masters’s program it’s ridiculous.
Yes it's a big pay difference here in Michigan as well! Do you have to take a year off? I did not.
Mind your Society Yeah I was told by the MSW admissions counselor to work for a year (even though I have 4 years of human service experience but it was 6 years ago.) I think she has a good point though because I should make sure I’ll be happy doing social work and working will help determine that. I am a little burnt out from school so it’ll be good for me. I am just worried I’ll get burnt out working during that year. If I am what should I do? Is it inevitable?
Faerieshimmer it’s hard to know if you will be burned out now, but I’d say go into it with an open mind and try not to worry prematurely. You never know. You may find that you love it! Or you may find that it’s too easy and not challenging enough. You truly never know until you are in it. But approaching it with an open heart can be helpful
Mind your Society Yes I have an open heart I do tend to worry a lot but I have a great therapist. I am doing my internship in the fall at a school if you have any advice let me know! And thank you! I love your videos and you are very kind, strong, intelligent and amazing! I admire you and you are definitely my role model! 💜🤗
Hi am also completed msw any job offers
I have learned that experience is valued and most times over the advanced degree. I work as a Health Educator in a middle school in SA, TX, and have served in the substance abuse prevention field for 5 years. I am currently working on a five-year grant and hoping to earn my MSW shortly after this experience. I applied to earn my MSW this fall, but I am struggling with the idea of leaving my job (well paying and great benefits) to earn an advanced degree. If I knew I would be making what I am making now, the decision would be easier, but finding "good" work is hard!
Thanks for tuning in! Yes, everyone's experience is unique. I think it depends on if you think you need an advance degree. I'd be curious to know why you decided to apply for an MSW degree even though you have a well paid and good job right now? Maybe its because you feel your career is good now, but you want more, or something different in the future? In that case, it may be a sacrifice to leave your current job and get a degree now, but pay off in the future.
@@MindyourSociety I applied for graduate school when I was laid off in August. I also applied for work and did not expect to be making what I am now. Do you think the social aspect of the MSW program will be lost if school is online in the fall? This is one more reason I am thinking about staying at my job and postponing graduate school
bridgesprice larae gotcha. That makes sense. As long as the online school is fully accredited and provides you with some sort of field experience, I’d say it’s all good and a great option for full time workers. Best
How did you come across a grant like that? I was wondering how could I find jobs that would help pay for me to go to school
@@yuneedtokno no clue. I found the listing on indeed. it was timing? I guess
Another great video that is serendipitously well-timed for my situation. Thank you! Really useful information, as always.
thank you so much for this comment! This kind of feedback is important for me to know. Good luck on your journey!
I love this !! 💚💚 I have my bsw and I’m doing my masters in the fall next year ! Love your videos !!
Thank you!
Basy bas idk you but good luck on your masters 💛
Bonita Leon thank you sooo much ! I make CZcams videos as well :) get to know me 🧡🧡
Is it hard to do the msw ?
Just started my MSW. I’ll be writing papers for the next three years. Lol! I’m currently looking for scholarships.
What state do you live in?
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Can you please talk about the LCSW process
Great info! I’m thinking of changing my major to social work. I just feel called to do it. *new subbie*
Yay! Thank you :)
What are you changing from and why? (If you don’t mind me asking, I’m trying to figure out what I want a bachelors in)
Yes, the MSW can better your opportunities. And increased pay. I see a lot of BSW working first and then pursuing a masters later in life. Great advice here. I always enjoy watching your video. Always great helpful information.
Lu’s Action Circle aww thank you so much! And I try to bring info I would have benefited from knowing. Also, I hope you have been well. 🙏🏾
Mind your Society absolutely, & yes. Thanks for asking.
This is what I should have done. I got my bachelors and jumped straight into my masters. With an LMSW and no real experience, I only qualify for entry level jobs. I tried to work for about 2 years and I finally gave up and went into trucking.
What do you think about a DSW. Is it necessary???I am a LCSW
I want to be a school social worker.. do I need my masters degree? I go back and forth if I want to get my masters because the fear of students loans and feeling burnt out from being in school for so long.
Does it matter if you go to a prestigious school or not for MSW?
I subscribed yesterday ,I didn't get alike😔.I am doing my masters in socialwork
Hi mam am Indian completed m. a social work . Experience in 5 years please tell me any job opportunities am poor family mam
I have a question does anyone know if you can become a social worker with a Political Science bachelors degree and just get licensed ? Do you need a BSW to be a non clinical social worker
You need a social work degree to be a license social worker
What are some social work jobs that don’t have case work? I wanted to originally become an eligibility worker for the state of michigan, but I don’t do well under stress. So, i was looking into philanthropy instead so that way I will still be able to help people and get them the resources i need. I am so lost with social work. Like I want a career that helps people financially and get the resources they need to survive, but I don’t want to deal with like the case work or licensing (I don’t see or understand the point of a license really). I also am interested in sociology as well. Could you help me or give some advice on which path to take. Since we are in quarantine I figured I’ll start trying to research careers so I can go back to school.
Definitely check out my other videos because I talk about other ways you can do social work, outside of case management ! And that answer depends on many factors; what your strengths are, interests are, goals are, etc. There are more options than just case management though. Program management, fundraising, grant writing, therapy, philanthropy, financial coaching, etc.
Can one apply for MSW with no academic background in Social work? I did Public Relations Management for my bachelors degree.
It definitely depends on the program. Every program has their unique qualifications. Overall, i'd say its common for people to get an MSW with a different (yet similar) background.
I'm very confused about what to do. I'm considering starting school for social work in the fall but I don't know if its worth it. I am passionate about it but I hear all the time how overworked and underpaid social workers are. I start to wonder if a masters degree really makes that big of a difference.
Yes there are many social workers who feel this way unfortunately. But not all of us. I hope my videos, and maybe conversations with others in the field can help you to have a more balanced perspective. I can’t say that I feel that way about my job, thank goodness.
@@MindyourSociety Thank you! I will subscribe. I do think I need to do some more research and talk to more social workers. Thanks for the reply.
All jobs ppl say they are overworked and underpaid lol find something that’s worth all of that like a passion that distracts from the pay that can become a little side business cuz at the end of the all jobs do overwork n underpay
I have completed my MSW , ten years back Specialized in Family and Child Welfare...But no job...I am Indian, from Kerala, I am ready to do Social work anywhere. Please let me know if you need my service. Thank you 🙏
I have a question. Do you think that it matters where you get your MSW degree from? Do you think it matters which school you go to? Do you think it is worth it to go to a top 10 social work school?
Hello! If you can afford it or get scholarships, then sure why not?! But I don’t personally think it’s worth it to get in a whole bunch of debt to go to a top, Ivy League school for social work. The biggest benefit of a top school are the esteemed connections you can make. But there are other ways to get good connections as well. I am a supporter of public universities.
Mind your Society thank you so so much! I really appreciate it. I am applying for my MSW in the fall. How many schools would you suggest applying to? Also would you recommend applying to schools in the UK? Would schools in the UK transfer to the US?
@@trudy-annbrown3650 Hello. I don't know much about schools in the UK so i cant give advice on that directly. I have heard that degrees abroad can be cheaper! So it's worth looking into. I'd recommend applying to at least 5 schools!
I think you should try studying abroad for your Masters especially if you want a broader spectrum. I’m currently in my senior year of undergraduate but i’m trying to move to canada for my Masters in Social Work.
So, CEOs are usually appointed? They aren't always the creators?
They can be appointed or creators. Some non profits have a founder and a CEO; two different people. It depends on the structure of the non profit really.
@@MindyourSociety
Good to know. Thank you!
Hi this is Arun from India, currently im working in Kenya as an internal Auditor, i have completed my Masters in Social Work. Please help me to find jobs in canada..
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Thanks for your kind reply
Looking for feedback for a 55-year-old woman who finds herself divorced after 20 years being a stay at home mom. I’ve always wanted to be a LCSW. i’ve seen full-time 60 credit our programs that are online that can be completed in 16 to 18 months. This includes the fieldwork. What do you think? I’ll try not to be scared.😅
I have done my MSW i am seeking jobs Out of india could you Help me. ?
Am from India