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I'm partial to Simmons. Have you spoken to a field representative about placement options in your state? Socialwork2015 was spot on about the actual experience piece. It's interesting that USC has that sub speciality though. Simmons students/alum have the opportunity to be in school settings both years. there is also a School SW licensure that you can get concurrent with your MSW if your located in MA. Just food for thought. Since you did ask for thoughts, I'd personally go with the less expensive option. I will leave it at that. I hope others chime in who can speak to the online education experience!

SDSU was my dream school and getting an acceptance letter was such a great feeling. I too am surprised to not see much action on this thread

I had the same fear leaving San Diego and coming to the Northeast. It worked out in my favor. Feel free to PM me if you want to talk about your concerns and we can brainstorm some ideas. Or we can keep it public so that Nightwolf and others with our interests can chime in.

I don't know where in NC you are going to and I won't pretend to know the geographical landscape. I will say that there is a gigantic base there, Camp Leguene and I am certain that mental health services are contracted off base. Not to mention the vet centers, VA's, non profits etc that care for that huge military/vet/family population. Opportunities may abound

Dx44 there are many options and avenues. I will be graduating soon and many of the direct practice avenues require a licensure. Then there's the VA and it depends on where you are regionally. States agencies and non profits also have programs geared to this population. Are you in grad school now? If this population is one that your passionate about I would suggest tailoring your field experience to them if possible. Both years of mine were. If you can take an elective for military/veterans/ and their families I would suggest that (unless you're a vet/AD). There are several contracting agencies that supply SW'rs to military hospitals and bases once your graduated and have your independent license. Lastly, if you have the time, volunteering at the VA or with the Red Cross are viable options. I don't know how clinical you can get, it really just depends. I am typing this as I'm on the subway so please forgive my haphazard response. I am very happy to tell you more or discuss this further if you want to PM me. I'm very passionate about this demographic and I've spent many years setting myself up and gaining experience so that I will be a competitive applicant.

Bunny, I would like to pursue a DSW to delve deeper into research topics. I am mildly interested in teaching but I don't think that I need a DSW/ Ph.D. By mildly, I mean adjunct. Not tenured or anything like that. One of my favorite professors in my program is a master level practitioner and I think he is absolutely phenomenal. My mind may change in a few years and I may be perfectly content practicing at the masters level and not go for a doctorate, who knows? :-) Nightwolf! I was thinking about you and am glad to see you "surface"! Social innovation day, is that akin to Lead Day? I will PM you, don't want to threadjack.

When I started out I wanted to serve mikitary, veterans, and their families. I have previous experiences and both years of my internship were tailored to this demographic. I am now interested in getting my DSW in the future. I am also interested in substance abuse and dual diagnosis. Never thought my paradigm would shift :-) Nicoleraychelle, did you mean to use the word peon?

I will just say that the accepted students reception is for accepted students... Have either of you heard bacn officially?

You've posted this elsewhere, yes? I'd go with the 16 month program. You will be in the field sooner. Is it 16 consecutive months?

I graduate in 58 days and am looking for fellowships to apply to. I am geographically restricted and haven't found any yet :-( I'm glad that my post was useful to you! Please update the forum and let us know how you're faring!

When my program sends out emails about fellowships we are instructed to send our CV to the specific instructor. From there we are invited to an interview. I might also find a list of the fellowship recipients from your program and contact them. I feel that it will be posted on your programs website or admin may know. Do you know what kind of research specifically interests you? Are there professors who endeavors align with yours? I might contact them and ask for advice. Others may frown at this but I am respectfully direct when it comes to these kinds of things. I am personally looking at post grad fellowships and that's a different thing entirely. I hope this was somewhat helpful. Let's hope others chime in.

http://socialworklicensemap.com Look at your specific states and see wbat they offer. I would also contact your program and inquire about scholarship and fellowship opportunities. My program sends out weekly emails about both.

It all varies. It will definitely be specified in acceptance letters/emails. If you have a specific program in mind searching through these forums may help you

Congratulations! I got my first acceptance on 12/18 two years ago and remember that great feeling.

Yes. I don't but others in my cohort do.