Social Work PhDs?
I'm a current undergrad senior social work major. I truly enjoy research and have published and had a couple of posters/presentations (local and national), but I'd like to have a career which involves both research and practice. I know that most SW PhD programs require an MSW and usually a couple of years post-MSW experience, so I realize that
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I'm applying for Social Work PhD's also - but I'm coming from a different discipline. I've got 10 years work experience but since I'll just be finishing my master's in the spring, I don't have the "few years post MSW" experience.
From what little I know:
- they use that as a general rule, not a hard and fast rule.
- most schools of social work are receiving record numbers of applicants
So... if you do apply, definitely play up your research and be clear about your goals, and why you are choosing to go straight to PhD without an MSW.
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Just happened to come across this discussion. I just started a site for social workers called My Social Work Network (www.mysocialworknetwork.com) and thought it might be of use to you. I am an MSW who is interested in research too! The cool thing about My Social Work Network is you can browse members by school, interests, degree, company, etc. You can also have forum discussions, search social work jobs, create a profile, blog, among other things. You may find it helpful to post this question on there and see what responses you get. I started the site as a free resource for social workers to help better organize and mobilize our profession. Feel free to check it out and if you think it adds value to the work we do, please spread the word.
-Michelle
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