Comments on: Top Social Work Graduate Programs: Ratings of Schools

By: Selena

Selena — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:54:54 +0000

I don’t think it matters too much where your degree is from for social work grad school as long as you are licensable and take the required continuing ed credits. My friend went to Columbia and at her job interview they asked her if it was accredited! Duh- it is one of the top rated social work schools in the US. They are more concerned with fly by night programs that won’t enable you to be state licensed. Most good social work programs have an internship program too so you get social work field experience.

By: Alisa

Alisa — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 16:29:45 +0000

Hi there. I have been in the SW field for 10 years, in one capacity or another, and I am thinking about going back to school for my MSW. Since I have so much experience I have an idea of what I want, a program that focuses on therapy. I see the US News list and also the Princeton you listed but I don’t think it differentiates between programs that focus on therapy, case management, policy. Do you know or know where I could find this information? I know Smith is a good program for therapy but only because I know someone who went there… I can’t find any list or resources online. Any help would be appreciated!

By: Rita

Rita — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:06:07 +0000

Do you think it makes a difference if you get the social work grad degree from a top 10 school vs one that is less well known? Do employers keep track of which have highest ratings? My friend said they just want you to get licensed and be able to get on mental health insurance panels. I don’t think the insurance panels care where you went to school.