Master’s in social work (MSW) programs
Master’s in social work (MSW) programs prepare students for careers in social work, including clinical practice, policy, and community-based roles. Online programs may offer flexible study options and field placement practicum requirements.
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Master’s in social work (MSW) programs are designed to prepare students for rewarding careers supporting individuals, families, and communities. Online MSW study can include coursework in advanced generalist practice, clinical social work practice, macro practice, research methods, and program evaluation. These programs may be a fit for students who want to work in clinical social work, school social work, medical social work, child welfare, policy analysis, or community organizing. The source notes that clinical social work roles may require licensure in the student’s state. Online MSW programs can provide flexibility for students balancing school with other responsibilities. They also may include field placement practicum requirements as part of the degree structure.
Who is this for?
Students seeking graduate study in social work, including those interested in clinical practice, community work, policy, or service roles.
Prerequisites
Admission requirements for MSW programs vary by school. Most accredited online social work master's programs require each applicant to have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, along with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
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UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics (BCSP), founded in September 2020 by a multidisciplinary faculty group including neuroscientist Michael Silver and author Michael Pollan, conducting psilocybin research into cognition, perception, emotion, and their neural bases in the human brain. BCSP's four pillars of basic science, journalism, culture, and community have established it as a leading interdisciplinary hub for psychedelic research and public engagement, producing The Microdose newsletter and a global clinical trials map.
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