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The MSW, Part 1: Degree and careers overview
16 minutes Posted Dec 16, 2011 at 3:08 pm.
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The Master of Social Work prepares students with the practice methods, ethical and social values, and scientific principles to work with populations-at-risk. Programs promote social and economic justice, strengths-based practice with diverse populations, and evaluation. Careers includes both direct service and organizational leadership roles in a wide array of issues.In this Idealist Grad School Podcast series, Amy Potthast chats with admissions staff and an alumna from three social work masters programs:
  • This episode, Part One, is an overview of the degree and careers.
  • Find Part Two, on course work, field work, and certificates at idealist.org/podcast.
  • Find Part Three on admissions and financial aid advice at idealist.org/podcast.
The Guests:Richard Sigg, Director of Admissions and Recruitment, Washington University in St. Louis George Warren Brown School of Social Work and Public HealthRobert Sommo, Assistant Dean for Enrollment Services, New York University Silver School of Social WorkErin Zimmer, Assistant Director for Student Services and Alumna, University of Michigan School of Social WorkLearn more: