Decaf, I can relate to your experience. I too, am in the same position, but know in order to "move on", I need to complete my MSW. I also need an online MSW program that I can complete and work at least part time. I also have similar debt from my BS in Psychology, and am nervous to accrue more. I know it will make sense in the end, but it is a hard decision. I have narrowed my choices down to Boston & Edinboro, since Louisville is an MSSW. I would like to focus on clinical, but am not sure if the extra $ Boston costs is worth the additional money, when Edinboro offers atleast a family concentration. I've considered the general MSW programs, but am unsure they will prepare me for clinical (supervised) practice after graduation. I want to be as prepared as possible.
In Idaho, I am not required to complete a "Clinically concentrated MSW" to pursue my LCSW, but I feel it would be beneficial.
My questions are:
Is it worth the extra $$ to pursue a clinically focused program?
If so, is Boston the way to go for a 100% online clinical-MSW program?
Has anyone complete the MSW online through Boston or Edinboro that can give me any feedback?