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  1. I wouldn't mind educational or career counseling, but the jobs are so limited. Basically one counselor per school, and I'm not even sure where career counselors get hired. I would love to be a dietician. That is my second dream career. However, the nearest school for that is over an hour away, and is incredibly difficult if not impossible for a non traditional student.
  2. That is what I figured. I have to say...I am really unsure after taking this path. I was talking to a friend of a friend who is has a bachelor's degree in SW now. She said that the jobs are scarce, the pay is horrible, and the hard work and dedication are simply not worth it. She said that she knows people with masters degrees, and they cannot find jobs either. Apparently the big name counseling companies in the area pay horribly. She said she has seriously contemplated going back to factory work. I just can't put all of this money and time into this and not get any return
  3. Would I be able to do anything with the bachelor's degree in applied behavioral sciences?If I got that, then went for my master's in social work or behavioral applied sciences, I could then do counseling, correct? By the time I am done with schooling, I would want to work full time at least until my loans were paid off, which would be a long time!
  4. I spoke to the head of the social work program at the college I would attend. She said my 2 best options would be either getting a Bachelors degree in Applied Behavioral Science, then a MA in counseling or a MSW. My other choice would just be to do the Bachelors in SW, then the masters in it as well. She said the only problem with the social work programs is they are only available during the day and the field education is 200 hours per semester for 3 semesters! The Applied Behavioral Sciences does not seem to have field education. However, would the ABS degree severely limit my ability in finding a job?
  5. One of the main considerations is with careful planning (and maybe CLEP tests) you could finish the bachelor's degree in something else in less than four years and perhaps even mostly online. Unless you're already working in social services, I would plan to attend the MSW full-time (it'll take you longer part-time and not all schools offer that option). In comparison, the BSW will require field placements and will probably be less flexible about online courses etc. Also, a significant component of the MSW is field placements, unlike most other master's degrees. A lot of this has to do with what state you're in and what your local (particularly public) universities happen to offer. So, when you say something else, I am guessing that means it should be something similar, such as psychology, counseling, social sciences, etc...? Also, one thing that slightly concerned me was a post on the psychology board in which several people said they are making less money with a master's degree in psychology than they made at pre-college jobs! Is this true of social work as well?? Although money certainly isn't everything, I will be paying back student loans for both myself and my daughter, so I have to take that into consideration.
  6. I know I spoke with someone who has a BSW and said they regret it. They say their job is incredibly stressful. Lots of paperwork to bring home, their hands are tied with what they can do for people. Also, lots of student loans and they don't make much money to pay it back with. Does this seem to be the norm? With the social work degree, do you get put into a lot of sketchy internships? If I were to get a bachelor's degree in something other than social work, it would then take me 2 years to get my MSW and 2 years of supervision as opposed to the 1 year to get a MSW after getting a BSW, right? Am I understanding it correctly?
  7. Getting a bachelor's in Social Work is the quickest way into counseling, correct? I ulimately want to counsel people with eating disorders, anxiety, family or marriage counseling...wouldn't even mind career counseling. However, I've heard of some tough and even somewhat scary internships that people have had to take in the social work field. Is this usually the case? There is a school that offers the 5 year BSW/MSW, but it is over an hour away, and I simply couldn't do it every day and still maintain a household and see my family.
  8. Hello everyone, I have always wanted to enter the counseling field. I am currently 39 years old, and have bounced back and forth with the idea, but if time and money were no issue, it would be my dream. My question is...is it worthwhile, especially at my age? I realize I am not ancient, but I may only be able to attend school part time, the schooling is very expensive, and I don't know if I would get past the Bachelors degree. What kind of jobs are out there with only a bachelor's degree? Also, does the end pay allow you to pay back your student loans? I have read on here that several people have completed their degrees online. Can anyone recommend a good one. Thank you so much for any advice you have!
  9. So in the end, it is much better to get a bachelor's degree in social work.....Oh, how I wish there was a school closer to me!
  10. So is the amount of time it would take to get an MSW the only difference? Would I be able to get the same types of jobs with a bachelor's in applied behavioral science as I would with a bachelor's degree in social work? The only benefit the ABS offers me is the fact that quite a bit of it can be done online which would allow me to complete it much quicker.
  11. Hmmm..this is a well known school that people I know have graduated from years ago. I will definitely check there accredidations for this program. Thanks.
  12. Can someone please tell me the difference between these 2 programs? A college is offering an Express Program for the BS in applied behavioral sciences. A large part of it is able to be done online. I'm just not sure if it is in any way equal to social work.
  13. I have an OLD associate's degree in medical office assistance. I'm sure my basic english, college algebra, electives, etc would transfer, but I'm not even sure if the basic psych and sociology would still transfer. Ideally, I would love to counsel people with anxiety problems and eating disorders. However, I'd probably have to stop and work for awhile to pay back my loans once I would obtain my bachelors degree. I just can't foresee me making that 90 minute drive veryday for even 3 years. I may have to wait until we move closer to a school that offers the courses . One school offers a bachelor's in applied behavioral sciences that has a lot of the classes online, but I'm not sure what that degree is exactly?
  14. Hello everyone, I have always been interested in helping others. However, due to my father encouraging me to go into a field which offered more money (which I hated and dropped out of anyway), and then other circumstances, I never followed my dream. I am now considering going back to school for social work. However, I have several problems. First off, I know you can't counsel anyone one on one until you get your Masters. What CAN you do with a Bachelor's Degree? Also, the nearest school for social work to me is between 1 to 1 1/2 hours away depending on traffic. I have a family, so going to school full time, with this commute would just not be possible. Does anyone know of any reputable online schools? I realize I will have to do clinicals, and that is fine....I just can't do the daily commute for 4 years. It is going to be a HUGE stretch for me financially to do this. It is also a risk, because I will be over 40 when I graduate. Is it still easy to get jobs in this field at that age?? Lastly, which is best to major in? I can't go for psychology, because I kjnow you need a doctorate to do anything with that. However, there's social science, human services, counseling, social work, applied behavioral science etc.... I'm a bit confused!
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