Show notes
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.
- Idealist Grad Fairs tour the United States every summer and fall, and feature nonprofit management, public affairs, social work and other public service degrees — and they’re touring the country all fall. See the schedule and sign up here on Idealist.org.
- Check out the directory of accredited social work programs from the Council on Social Work Education