What is the best type of social work to go into and how many years of college do i need?
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Depends on what you are interested in doing.\nYou would only need an AAS for working somewhere like DSS.\nFor administrative/director, etc. you'd need a BSW\nFor the clinical stuff you'd need your Masters.
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you need to have a bachelors...doesn't matter in what.  I found that political science as a major was helpful.  Criminal justice also would be very helpful.  There is no specific program to follow...you can have a bachelors in gym, they don't really care....unless you are applying to a super competitive school like Harvard or something.  Have a good GPA, then apply and get accepted to law school.  Then it will be 2-3 years and you will have a juris doctor. Then you have to pass the bar, and you can practice law.
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You can study many things about social work for free on the net, but you will not get college credit for it.  Also you get what you pay for.  Be wary of Free anything.
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Try the University of Kansas (KU) at Lawrence, KS.  They have a School of Social Welfare.\n\nhttp://www.socwel.ku.edu/
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There so many options you could take.  First focus on how you want to apply what you learn.  As a child psychologist, or a pupil service attendant, or what about working with social services focusing on a certain age group of children, elementary, middle or High school.  What ever you choose YEAH for you.  That is a definite field that needs people who really care and want to make a difference.  In California there is a program in LA connected with LA Works.  They are advocates for children.  Call them and maybe you could do some volunteer work to help you really focus in on what your heart desires.  Best of luck to you!
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i currently work in a social services department and having an understanding of how things work there are a number of options available: - \n\n- you could apply for a generic support worker type role - eg working on family support issues.  Whilst they would like experience it also about other qualities you have e.g having a solution focused approach to work, thinking fast on your feet, being able to make decisions and evidencing what informs your decision making, having good communiction skills, experience of dealing with the general public and different groups of people.\n\nYou could apply for other jobs such as supervising family contacts - again you don't necessarily need direct social care experience, however they will need to know you understand issues eg what to look out for, what steps you would take if a child became distressed in a contact , what you would consider a poor contact, importance of accurate recording etc.\n\nAs some one has already suggested - you could also go down the voluntary route first to build up your experience - in order to get a social care related job.\n\nIn terms of being a social worker (which i am) you will need to complete a degree in social  work  (either undergraduate - or if you have a degree you can apply for a masters).  When you apply for such courses in your applications you have to demontrate you have some experience in related fields and / or have transfereable skills.  As part of the social work training you undertake student placements (not paid) of various lenghts - where you gain experience but are also assessed .  When i did my MA in Social Work you could specialise in children or families or do adults, however there has been a shift to generic social work so that you gain experience in a variety of fields.  \n\nif you find you get a support / non - qualified post in a social services dept - they often have scheme's where they will support you to train to become a social worker - however in my experience places are often limited so its the luck of the draw.\n\nI would contact some employment agencies and let them know what you want to do and get them to give you information on non - qualified posts - in the mean time in between your current work do some voluntary work to build up your skills.
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I believe firstly you must figure out what exactly you want.  Do you solely want to make a lot of money?  Do you sincerly want to help people?  Sit down and think about it for a while before you decide to go back.  If you want to make money, I would not recommend Social Work for the simple fact the salary cap in that field with a LSW is only about $60k - $70K...that is not enough money.  Ultimately, I think you should do what makes you happy.
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I was interested in the same thing. I got a bachelor's degree in social work and a master's degree in social work with a concentration in mental illness and chemical dependency.\n\nUniversities will have courses at the undergrad level about substance abuse. Take those. For a social work degree you also have to do at least one internship. I did all of mine in agencies that treated substance abusers or dual diagnosis patients. I specifically went to a grad program that offered this specialization.\n\nThe large majority of persons I worked with (in therapudic roles) were social workers, NOT psychologists. This was true at every agency I worked or interned for (6 agencies)
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MSW - Masters in social work\n\nEligibility :Any Graduate with Aptitude for Social Work or a Bachelor of Social Work. Graduates with CSW or DSW have preference.\n\nDuration : 2 years\n\nJob prospects- One can get employment as labour welfare officer, social worker, community organizer in private as well as public sector companies. One can also devote oneself with zeal to social work. \n\nInstitutes Conducting Courses\n\nWest Bengal\n\nIndian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management, Calcutta University  \nPalli Sangthan Vibhag (Rural Reconstructions College), Vishwa Bharati University, Shantiniketan 731235  \nUyyar Pradesh\n\nInstitute of Social Sciences, Agra  \nKashi Vidyapith, Varanasi 221002  \nLucknow University, Badshah Bagh, Lucknow 226007  \nDelhi\n\nUniversity of Delhi, Delhi 110007  \nJamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025  \nRajasthan\n\nTirpude College of Social Work, Pratap Nagar, Rajasthan University  \nRajasthan Vidyapeeth, Udaipur 313001  \nHaryana\n\nKurukshetra University, Guru Nanak Khalsa College, Yamuna Nagar, Department of Social work, Kurukshetra 132119  \nGujarat\n\nGujarat Vidyapeeth, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad 380014  \nM.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara 390002 \nMadhya Pradesh\n\nDevi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (M.A), 169, Ravindra Nath Tagore Marg, Indore 452001  \nVikram University, Kothi Road, Ujjain 456010 \nMaharashtra\n\nAhmed Nagar College, Poona University, Ahmednagar  \nAdhyapak Shikshan Mandali Arts & Commerce College, Taloda  \nCollege of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan (Bombay University), Mumbai  \nCollege of Social Work, Vasant Vihar, Jawahar Colony, Aurangabad (Aurangabad University)  \nChhatrapati Shahu Central Institute of Business of Business Education and Research, Kolhapur  \nKarve Institute of Social Science, Poona University, Pune  \nTata Institute of Social Sciences, P.O.8313, Sion-Trombay Road, Deonar, Mumbai 400088 \nAmravati University, near Tapowan, Amravati 440602 \nUniversity of Bombay, M.G. Road, Fort, Mumbai 400032  \nUniversity of Poona, Ganeshkind, Pune 411007  \nMarathawada University, Aurangabad 431004  \nNagpur University, near Maharaja Bagh, M.G marg, Nagpur 440001 \nKarnataka\n\nCentral College, Bangalore University, Bangalore  \nMysore University, Mysore  \nSchool of Social Work, Mangalore, (Mangalore University)  \nKarnataka University, Pavat Nagar, Dharwad 580003  \nMangalore University, University Campus, Mangalagangothri 574119  \nBangalore University, Jnana Bharati, Bangalore 560056  \nGulbarga University, Jnana Ganga, Gulbarga 585106  \nChrist College,Hosur Road, Bangalore -29,India.Phone Number: 25536280. \nAndhra Pradesh\n\nAndhra University, Waltair 530003  \nSri Krishnadevaraya University, Sri Venkateshwarapuram, Anantpur 515003  \nSri Padmavati Mahila Vishavidyalayam, Tirupati 517502  \nKerala\n\nLoyola College of Social Sciences, Trivandrum (Kerala University) \nRajgiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery, Gandhiji University  \nUniversity of Kerala, P.O. University, Thiruvananthapuram 695034  \nTamil Nadu\n\nMadras School of Social Work, Egmore, Chennai  \nBharathiar University, Maruthamalai Road, Coimabtore 641046  \nBharathidasan Palkalai Perun, Tiruchirapalli 620024  \nUniversity of Madras, Centenary Buildings, Chepauk, Chennai 600005  \nMadurai Kamraj University Palkalai Nagar, Madurai 625021
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You could look into speech pathology. It is a great field with a lot of options. You would get to work with children who have communication disorders. This allows you to work in the schools, hospitals, private practices, etc. You are usually a vital component to part of a whole team of professionals and get to assert your advice and opinions. The work is really rewarding as you get to watch a child grow and develop. You may work with kids who have hearing problems, cleft palates, lisps, stuttering, autism, learning disabilities, etc. It's kind of like a puzzle and you have to figure it out and determine the best way to help.\n\nThe profession is a growing field and there are many job opportunities. The pay is really good and so are the hours.\n\nIf you are interested in the field, many colleges offer this program. You have to take a 4 year bachelors degree in communication sciences and disorders(CSD). Then you take a 2 years master's degree in speech pathology. After graduating, you do a year of supervised-paid work and then can become certified.\n\nCheck out www.nsslha.org or www.asha.org for more information.
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That's something I'm interested in doing.  There is many choices to go into.\n\nPsychology\nTherapist\nDrug and rehab counselor\nWork with troubled Youth\nFinancial help\nI'm going into law, to possibly help in child cases, as a Guardian-ad-lit-em  Which is a "child lawyer" You work one on one with a child and help decide where they belong.\n\nThere is many thing you can get into.  Good Luck!!\nj
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To be a lawyer, you have to go to college For Four years and major in prelaw, and then law school For 4.  So, that's 8.  To be a therapist, you have to go to college and major in pyschology.
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I would say a highschool but at least 4 years of college would help.
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For accredited social work, that doesn't exist because you're required internships, supervision, etc. It's considered a professional degree to have even a BSW and requires classroom attendance. I'm sorry that other options don't exist.\n\nI got my BSW at the University of North Texas and it was GREAT! \nI got my MSSW at the University of Texas at Arlington and it was fabulous, also.\n\nBoth universities are in the DFW area. Both are great! Good luck with whatever you choose.
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4 years (so they say) for a Bachelors in Psych. But you need a Masters degree to work in the field. That's another couple of years.
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All the basics for the first two years (English, Math, Science, History, etc.) Take psych and sociology electives. Specialize as you get into the 3rd, 4th and hopefully Master's level years. Need advanced degree.
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get a degree in economics, then study law.\n\nif you want to do anything with business, get a business degree.\n\nif you want to help people get a degree in social work, but even people with masters in that make about $45-55 thousand.\n\nTo become successful...take a course of study where you need to get licensed.  The license restricts others from competing with you.\n\nDoctor, lawyer, ect...\n\nOr learn a trade like plumbing, welding, computers...ect.\n\nLook at Microsofts web page and see who they are hiring, what skills they are looking for.\n\nThe end result is that higher education is expensive, look at one book for class, easily over $100.\n\nDon't waste your time...taking Art History....or else you will be working at Mc Donalds!