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Applying for Your Master of Social Work When You Have No Experience
I can tell you with confidence that having more experience doesn’t necessarily mean that you have a better application. It’s far more important to show admissions committees that you have the skills and insights they’re looking for. Read more
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Want To Make Social Work More Accessible? Online Programs Open Up Higher Education for All
High quality online programs not only benefit students and schools, but they are also beneficial to the entire social work profession as social workers from a broader array of backgrounds emerge from their education prepared for what’s next. Read more
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Four Questions To Ask Yourself Before Pursuing a Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Degree
Pursuing a doctoral level degree in social work can increase a person’s income. Having more income is great, but is that a true reason to pursue an advanced degree? Ask yourself these four questions before you decide. Read more
Research Is... and Social Work Is... Poetic Analysis as a Reflective Activity
BSW students at University of Alabama Birmingham were asked: What does being a professional social worker mean to you? How do you define research? A poetic analysis of their answers resulted in two poems. Read more
A Letter to My Graduating Social Work Field Education Students
You are the embodiment of all we hope social workers will be—caring professionals who are known for their warmth, empathy, and genuineness. Congratulations, graduates! We are honored to call you colleagues in the ever-evolving social work profession. Read more
Is a Post-MSW Fellowship the Right Next Move for Your Social Work Career?
Post-MSW fellowships are an option for upcoming MSW graduates. They can be a great way to launch your social work career, and some can be completed at any time during your career. Read more
8 Ways To Decrease the “Distance” in Your Social Work Distance Education
Digital textbooks, discussion boards, online proctored exams, and virtual class sessions. Does this sound familiar? Use these 8 tips to decrease the distance in your distance education. Read more
Is the DSW Degree a Good Fit for You?
Doctor of Social Work (DSW) programs are on the rise. What is a DSW? DSWs are advanced practitioners who are scholar practitioners. Is this the path for you? Read more
How Does ASWB Guard Against Bias on the Social Work Licensing Exams?
Items on the ASWB social work licensing exams go through several steps before appearing on an exam, including Differential Item Functioning (DIF) analysis. Steps include practice analysis, standard setting, item development, and form development. Read more
Demographic Pass-Rate Data Release Under Discussion
Over the last 18 months, demographic data related to licensing exam pass rates has been a topic of discussion and increased scrutiny. The ASWB Board of Directors is continually revisiting the question of demographic data release. Read more
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