Florida State University Florida State University College of Social WorkCollege of Social Work

Join the TraditionJoin the Tradition of Excellence! of Excellence!

IS SOCIAL WORK FOR YOU?

Do you have a passion for helping people? Are you interested in working with diverse

populations? Do you want to advocate for others who may not

be able to advocate for themselves? Do you have good interpersonal communication

skills? Are you interested in learning about the latest

intervention research?

The Social Work ProfessionThe Social Work Profession

““The primary mission of the social The primary mission of the social work profession is to enhance human work profession is to enhance human

well-being and help meet the basic well-being and help meet the basic human needs of all people, with human needs of all people, with

particular attention to the needs and particular attention to the needs and empowerment of people who are empowerment of people who are

vulnerable, oppressed, and living in vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty.”poverty.”

~ NASW Code of ~ NASW Code of EthicsEthics

Social Workers Work in a Social Workers Work in a Variety of Settings Variety of Settings Including:Including:

HospitalsSchoolsHomeless ProgramsEmployee Assistance Child and Adolescent ServicesMilitaryChemical Dependence Programs

Advocacy ProgramsSenior ServicesMental Health CentersFoster Care and AdoptionsCorrectional FacilitiesHospicesPrivate PracticesMarriage and FamiliesInternational ProgramsAIDS and HIV Services

Social workers are college-educated, highly skilled professionals with bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.

We view our clients from a holistic, We view our clients from a holistic, “person-in-“person-in-environment”environment” perspective that assesses their perspective that assesses their significant relationships, economic and social significant relationships, economic and social conditions, physical and mental health issues, conditions, physical and mental health issues, and how they function within their broader and how they function within their broader community.community.

Did You Know?Did You Know?

Social work was established as a profession over 100 years ago.

Social workers provide more mental health services in the U.S. than

psychologists, psychiatrists, and psychiatric nurses combined.

Did You Know?Did You Know?

CareerCast.com ranked social work #52 out of the top 200 “Best Jobs” for 2010.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the need for social workers is expected to grow twice as fast as any other profession over the next 20 years – especially in the areas of gerontology, health care, substance abuse, schools, and private therapy offices.

Did You Know?Did You Know?

Social work programs that are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and offer degrees that are nationally recognized for their rigorous standards and ongoing evaluation.

In Florida, the title “Social Worker” is Legislatively protected.

The average social worker earns approximately $47,000 per year

FSU’s College of Social WorkFSU’s College of Social Work

Began in 1949 and offers three levels of degrees:

B.S.W. M.S.W. Ph.D.

FSU’s College of Social WorkFSU’s College of Social Work

We offer a “MINOR in SOCIAL WELFARE” at the undergraduate level – 13 hours.

We have a LIMITED ACCESS BSW 50 credit hour program.

Completing a BSW makes you eligible to

apply for an Advanced Standing MSW program (39 credits).

Our MSW Program has Two Our MSW Program has Two Concentration AreasConcentration Areas

Clinical Social Work Clinical Social Work Prepares students to assess, diagnose, and Prepares students to assess, diagnose, and treat client problems through individual, treat client problems through individual, couple, family, and group therapy.couple, family, and group therapy.

Social Policy and Administration Social Policy and Administration (SPA)(SPA) Prepares students for leadership in policy or Prepares students for leadership in policy or administrative positions in public and private administrative positions in public and private social agencies serving diverse populations.social agencies serving diverse populations.

Joint Degrees and Certificate Joint Degrees and Certificate ProgramsPrograms

M.S.W./J.D. ProgramM.S.W./J.D. Program M.S.W./M.P.A. ProgramM.S.W./M.P.A. Program M.S.W./M.S. in Criminology and Criminal JusticeM.S.W./M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice M.S.W./M.B.A.M.S.W./M.B.A.

Child Welfare Practice Certificate Child Welfare Practice Certificate (BSW/MSW)(BSW/MSW) Leadership in Executive and Administrative Leadership in Executive and Administrative

Development Development (L.E.A.D.) in Social Work Certificate (L.E.A.D.) in Social Work Certificate (MSW)(MSW) Certificate in Gerontology Certificate in Gerontology (BSW/MSW)(BSW/MSW)

Arts and Community Practice Specialized Studies Arts and Community Practice Specialized Studies (BSW/MSW)(BSW/MSW)

Family Social Work Practice Specialized Studies Family Social Work Practice Specialized Studies (MSW)(MSW)

The MSW CurriculumThe MSW Curriculum

Traditional (61 Traditional (61 hours)hours)

For students with For students with undergraduate undergraduate degrees other than degrees other than social work social work

Admission in Fall of Admission in Fall of

each yeareach year

Two internships: Two internships: #1 = 432 hours#1 = 432 hours

#2 = 512 hours#2 = 512 hours

Full-time or part-time Full-time or part-time studentsstudents

Advanced Standing (39 hours)

• For students with a BSW from For students with a BSW from aa CSWE accredited institutionCSWE accredited institution

• Entry every semesterEntry every semester

• One clinical internship = 512 One clinical internship = 512 hourshours

• Full-time and part-time Full-time and part-time students students

InternshipsInternshipsNetworkingNetworking

Practice experiencePractice experience

Job opportunitiesJob opportunities

Getting out of the classroom and into Getting out of the classroom and into the real world!the real world!

Alumni Survey: Was it a good decision to get an MSW degree?

YES! 93% of our MSW graduates said it was a good decision to get the degree.

92% said they would recommend the FSU College of Social Work to others.

Tips for Applying to the Tips for Applying to the MSW ProgramMSW Program

Have a strong undergraduate GPA.Have a strong undergraduate GPA. Obtain relevant work and/or volunteer Obtain relevant work and/or volunteer

experience. experience. Familiarize yourself with the social work Familiarize yourself with the social work

profession. profession. Take a professional approach to the Take a professional approach to the

application.application. Prepare for the GRE.Prepare for the GRE.

Graduate School FundingGraduate School Funding

Graduate Student Assistantships Graduate Student Assistantships College of Social Work Scholarships College of Social Work Scholarships Student LoansStudent Loans University FellowshipsUniversity Fellowships The Graduate School has a detailed list of The Graduate School has a detailed list of

financial resources:financial resources:www.fsu.edu/gradstudies

Social Work Web Sites of InterestSocial Work Web Sites of Interest

National Association of Social National Association of Social WorkersWorkers

www.socialworkers.org

Council of Social Work EducationCouncil of Social Work Education

www.cswe.org

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MSW ADVISOR – DANA DeBOERMSW ADVISOR – DANA DeBOER

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