Master of Social Work

I have decided that I want to continue on my education in the social work field. I want to pursue this career, because it is exciting to know that I will be able to help a lot of people. I will be there resource person when it comes to helping them with their goals at bettering themselves, and their situation. It is also exciting to meet new people, and being there for them as they make their transitions in their lives. I will get to meet them during their worse and hoping to bring out their…

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of college, a Marriage and Family Therapist informed me about the social work profession, and told me that I could be a therapist with a Master’s in Social Work degree that could be completed in one year of graduate school. I decided to investigate Social Work and enrolled in an introductory course. The Introduction to Social Work class taught me the differences between social work and other mental health professions. Social Work incorporates aspects of various fields, such as psychology and…

one is social workers; they help people with their problems and look after their welfare. This proves essential for people with additional support needs particularly children and young adults who need extra support. Whilst working with the individuals and families they also "serve as liaisons between different institutions to assist patients and collaborate with other health professionals" (MSW). Meaning access to other professional support services is easier for the families, as a social…

successful social worker, people need to have a better understanding of how things work. According to the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), social work is described as promoting the well-being of individuals and community’s through the “quest for social and economic justices, the prevention of conditions that limit human rights, the elimination of poverty, and the enhancement of the quality of life for all persons” (2008, p.1). An important method that overtime was integrated into social…

Reason for Request: Print or Type Below I decided to pursue my Master of Social Work with faith. I had no idea how I was going to afford this degree but I know god as called me for a time as this and I obeyed. I am requesting this scholarship because of financial difficulties. I am a single mother of three children, twins who are 14 years old and a 6 year old boy. I do not receive any help or financial support from the twins father and been taking care of them on my own since I had them at 16…

1. What are your specific professional goals? How would the Saint Leo University Master of Social Work Program, with its emphasis on advanced clinical practice, help you to achieve your goals? Within the field of social work, there are several opportunities for growth and advancement and I plan to take advantage of them. Within the next five to six years, I plan to complete my Master of Social Work and then I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in Women Studies/Gender Studies. My goal is to create a…

In the world of social work professional identity is very important in conducting oneself accordingly. When dealing with clients in the social work world one must remain professional as possible. The reason being because social workers represent the profession and everything that it entails. As a current social work student and a professional working with clients in the social work and mental health field I must conduct myself accordingly. The reason why is because I have guidelines to adhere to…

The term social work its self is a broad concept, but according to Kirst-Ashman, “social work is the professional activity of helping individuals, groups, or communities enhance or restore their capacity for social functioning and creating societal conditions favorable to this goal,” (Kirst-Ashman, 2003, p. 6). In order to help a range of individuals or communities, there is a need for different types of social work specializations. For example there are community social workers that help with…

A child welfare social worker helps children come out of a bad environment. For example of an abusive family, drugs, or not living in a home. They try to see what is best for the child. They also help families if they are great parents but can not afford food, or a stable home. The importance of this job is to help kids grow up in a safe home to be able to focus in school and do better for themselves. So that they can grow up to be what they want and not have anything holding them back and be…