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  1. Not sure if this is you, but just in case it's not, there was a debate about this on another forum: http://www.reddit.com/r/socialwork/comments/2sqbm5/how_much_does_the_msw_track_matter_considering/ Not too sure what an "advanced generalist" track entails, but I would check the course work and see if it aligns with your interests. Another thing I did while searching for programs pertinent to may area of interest was to call that university and ask to speak with someone on the phone. Most, if not all, universities will have someone from that program willing to lend 10 minutes of their time. You may even be able to schedule a phone meeting with an advisor from that program. That way, you can tell them what you hope to do, and see if their program will help you to meet your goals. Alos, that way you can enquire about field placements in your area of interest as well.
  2. I realize you've resolved this issue, but I'm going to give my $00.02 anyways: - If he is encouraging illegal behavior, bring this up to whichever review board you need to, and additionally, the NASW. We have a code of ethics we must adhere to as social workers, even professors. - If he is just making you feel uncomfortable, deal with it. Lots of learning happens when you're put in uncomfortable situations (i.e., exposed to contraversal opinions). Speak your mind, if you don't like his response, respond in turn. You're an adult, you're aloud to voice your opinion, as long as it's constructive and not derailing the class (that's selfish). I've got several professors just like that, I go toe to toe with them anytime a situation presents itself, and because of this, our class has some pretty great discussions. If everyone just bit their lip, or blindly agreed with them (I know just the time of students you're talking about), you're learning nothing at worst or creating clones of the professor at best. Either way everybody loses. Social workers have to play in the gray areas all the time, mix it up!
  3. Actually, OP, funny you should mention it. I am in the clinical concentration and electing the Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Project (Trauma Specialization) as my second year focus. Very very excited to get over the foundation hump, although most of my professors are private practice and filter the material through that particular siv, very fortunate for me.
  4. Five classes: Foundations of Social Welfare Policy (3cr) Human Behavior and Social Enviornment (3cr) Social Work Research Methods (3cr) Social Work Practice: Individuals and Family's (3cr) Field Education/Social Work Practice (3cr) Suprisingly only 7 books, all online (read it: not campus bookstore) I can't recall the exact costs, I bought them at different times, but it was only are $350-400.00.
  5. My school recently started up a JD/MSW program; I'm currently just MSW, but I think it would be an incredible program (if law interests you) and makes for one heck of a combination. Not to mention all the doors that combination would open for you. I'd consider it.
  6. Does anybody know anything about this schools clinical (interpersonal) track? Anything at all; personal experience, heresay, reputation?
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