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Look at this program:
https://msw.usc.edu/academic/doctor-social-work/
What is the point in degrees like this? I'm not sure it adds much to someone who already has policy and social work education and/or experience. What are your guys' thoughts on the program?
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I may be a little odd in that I am in a MSW/MPA/MPP program. I get to share credits so it is only 2.5 years and have scholarships and TA money covering the tuition. I feel that all of the degrees serve their purposes. I currently work in human services for a state government and the majority of the courses I have taken so far are directly related to my chosen profession. I would definitely say that the MPP has been the least necessary program, but both the MPA and MSW are invaluable for my field. Are you specifically wanting to go into a Nonprofit/Non profit management?
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2 minutes ago, MD guy said:
Moving into higher level positions usually requires work experience and connections. Gov't job promotions are always a formula consisting of degree level and experience level. I don't believe certifications would get you much, but if your employer thinks otherwise then obviously different. You already have two of the standard degrees, I don't see the need for a certification.
Thanks for your reply. I was thinking the same thing. It does not really seem necessary and personally I would rather be working instead of in a classroom setting anymore. They do pay you overtime for attending thought so that is nice
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Hello,
I was wondering what your guys' opinion on the Doctor of Social Work was? Specifically for someone that works in human services for the government, would there be a reason to pursue such a degree? Are do you think that the DSW is just a marketing ploy for those that want a doctorate?
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Hello,
Are executive programs, such as the Certified Program Manager (CPM) certifications valuable for promotion into higher level positions? I will be holding both a MPA and a MPP already at that time, however I ask because my employer is willing to pay for 100% of it if I enroll. Thank you!
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On 2/11/2016 at 8:48 AM, WhatAmIDoingNow said:
Do not pay for a PhD. Why do you want the PhD? You already have 3 masters, what would the PhD do for you?
You are absolutely right. I don't think that it would really change anything. Would a DPA be a useful degree to pursue? Just trying to bolster my resume for Upper Management positions.
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What do you guys think about the Valdosta State University Doctor of Public Administration? Is the degree useful for someone that works in government and may want to adjunct at the local state university or is it a waste of money?
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On 1/5/2016 at 7:05 PM, artsy16 said:
My goal is Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Durham/Raleigh, Columbia (SC). I prefer racially diverse southern cities
I completely agree. Hoping to get back that way eventually!
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On 12/31/2015 at 0:15 PM, Pichichi said:
Just my opinion here, but I think it would be redundant to include your GRE score on your CV/resume. You've sent them your GRE score separately and they're not using your CV/resume as the primary source for your test scores.
I agree with this as well. Generally test scores are not something that are to be included on the CV.
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I was wondering what you guys think about the Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis & Resolution that is offered by Nova Southeastern University:
http://cahss.nova.edu/doctoral/conflict-analysis-phd/index.html
Would it be beneficial to someone like myself that will already have a MSW, MPA, and MPP in a middle level social services administration position? It is fairly pricey at $990 per credit hour.
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On 12/29/2015 at 10:49 PM, Deez said:
From my understanding as far as probation and the jail system goes with social worker, they have to be licensed because they expect them to stand trial for inmates for competency of that inmate. Some MSW programs offer placements at jail but that's as far as I seen a social worker without a license in LA County goes. You can also work with junveniles in probation and do some case management stuff with them but licensing is a key factor to really getting in with adults.
I think this may just be in California. There are at least 3 states that I know of that don't require anything more than a bachelor's degree.
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On 12/26/2015 at 5:11 PM, mpp2016 said:
No, your scores are more than competitive. As long as you nail your essays, you seem to be very competitive. My scores were lower than yours and I was accepted Early Action...it's all about how you sell yourself to SIPA and SIPA to your future.
I agree with this OP. The GRE is not everything and your scores are competitive.
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On 12/20/2015 at 1:38 PM, Dreams said:
One D in an otherwise good profile is not going to rule you out of consideration from good schools. When you apply to schools, focus on your development (personal, professional, academic) and show them that you understand how their programs fit into your goals.
I agree with this as well. Focus on making yourself look good, if it does come up, be prepared with an answer, not an excuse as to why it happened and what you learned from it.
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5 hours ago, MaxwellAlum said:
It depends a bit on the specific job, but I agree with the previous poster that for many jobs in the three categories you listed, algebra and statistics is fine. I am a government policy analyst and I definitely don't need calculus. For the GAO, my understanding is they have similar requirements (nothing more advanced than algebra and stats), but you could look through their reports to see whether they do things that require more advsnced math, to see how you can make yourself more competitive. For CBO my impression is that they do hire economists to make a lot of their projections, and I'd expect those need P.h.D level math and economics coursework, but they also hire budget analysts for whom a standard MPP is fine. From my perspective, having more math can't hurt and could come in handy, but it is not a requirement for most jobs in the field.
I agree as well. It does help, but not a huge a necessity unless you want to pursue doctoral level study.
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On 12/24/2015 at 11:28 AM, Ben414 said:
Thanks for the clarification. I'm sure positions as a program officer, policy advisor, director of government relations, operations manager, etc. wouldn't, but there are some that I'm not sure about. I'm not sure what level of math I would need for the positions similar to the following (I don't imagine you will know the answer to all of these, but if you know some I'd appreciate the help):
- Policy Analyst for a nonprofit or government
- Research Analyst for a nonprofit or government
- Analyst for the CBO or GAO
I've actually had a few relatives go into this type of work and seriously a strong grasp of statistics and algebra and you'll be fine.
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On 12/20/2015 at 1:48 PM, Dreams said:
Of course you should list your volunteer experience. The frequency you volunteered does not matter. And if you made any significant contributions, be sure to highlight those either in your resume or SOP.
I agree with this. It definitely helps to list your volunteering experience. It was talked about in my admissions interview and was talked about when I was hired for the government agency that I work for.
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1 hour ago, MaxwellAlum said:
Absolutely some schools are going to use calculus in some of their classes/tracks, but unless they require that level of math as part of admission to the program or track, you'll most likely find that most of your fellow students do not have much of a calculus background. I'm quite certain that Harvard's MPP program, for example, does not require knowledge of calculus for admission, but that it does for the MPA/ID program. People I know who attended Harvard for the MPP neither entered or left with calculus. MPP/MPA programs are different from Ph.D. programs in that they are typically preparing you to mainly be a consumer of empirical research and less so a producer. Certainly some people will go from an MPP to a very quant-focused role, and those people will often have sought out the quant-heavy courses. But there are many, many public sector-related jobs in which you will never run a regression yourself, and many people do not attend MPP programs with the goal of getting a quant-heavy job. Ph.D. programs are preparing people to enter academia, where the ability to produce empirical research is essential.
I agree with this as well. I believe most that have a MPA/MPP obtained it to either put them in an administrative position or help them with their administrative responsibilities.
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34 minutes ago, avflinsch said:
The best place to live is wherever the jobs are.
That being said, I really loved living in Boston many years ago, before returning to academia.
Fair enough. I just meant, say you were able to find several places which place would be the best in terms of the friendliness of the people? I know that can be a relative topic to the person answering, but still worth getting some perspective on.
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So what states do you guys think are the best to live in after graduate school? Which states / cities are the friendliest and which are the worst?
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Take it.
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I have noticed that academically no one cares about them, but questions did come up about them during my interviews with state agencies.
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Just to give you a little hope OP, there is a lady at my office (I work for a state agency and attend graduate school full time) that did not receive her MSW until she was almost 50. She had 4 children and was married. You've got this! Good luck!
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On 12/14/2015 at 4:59 PM, zipykido said:
Once you're out of undergrad I find that most people don't bother putting their GPA on their CV/resume. If it comes up on an interview then be honest about it but I don't believe any major company out there has a strict policy on GPAs. If you're doing a master's thesis then that body of work will be more important than your GPA. In my experience doing a biomed PhD, your GPA only matters so far as it is required for enrollment (above B average, no C's, etc). In industry it doesn't matter what your GPA is as long as you can demonstrate that you can do the work assigned.
I agree with this as well. Unless you are going for a Ph.D. it matters even less. But on the other hand, just because you can graduate with a 2.5 GPA doesn't mean you shouldn't strive for higher in the sense that it could be the difference in you or someone else getting hired.
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Nothing guys?
Opinions on the Doctor of Social Work?
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Thank you guys. It does seem to be helpful to the people that obtain it. The people that don't seem to gripe about it though, due to the cost.