There’s a code of ethics for social work on the NASW site, which stands for National Association of Social Workers. The NASW Code of Ethics is a guide that will help social work professionals to conduct themselves properly. It defines what is to be expected and consists of four areas. (more…)
February 23, 2010
February 20, 2010
Odd Scholarships for College Admissions
I’ve received some e-mails from a number of people that told me that going undergraduate to study social work is their dream but finances are the obstacle. I wanted to mention that there are also some odd scholarships aka weird scholarships as well as traditional ones. What do I mean by this? Well, there’s some for people that are left-handed for example. At Vassar there’s a scholarship for someone willing to change their middle name to Huntington (more…)
February 12, 2010
How to Become a Social Worker
Have you ever wondered about how people become qualified to work in a counseling or mental health administration capacity at schools, hospitals and clinics, department of children and family services,
homes or mental health centers, Catholic Charities and other organizations? It started from an inner seed to help others and make a difference in the world. If you are thinking about going to college, looking for a career change or are involved in volunteer work and wish to enhance your skills in social services, you should look into the social work field and available related programs. (more…)