Hi, I'm a 50+ yo African American female Lupus Survivor hoping to start a new career in clinical social work, preferably working with chronic illness patients in an integrated healthcare setting. My son says this forum was instrumental in his grad school quest. I don't have a BSW, but I have a BS-Biology with a high GPA. I've got some undergraduate biomedical research experience and I'm currently volunteering as a Long-term Care Ombudsman and a CrisisTextLIne counselor. I live in Nashville, so my first choice is the UTK College of Social Work's MSSW program, possibly online for convenience. I'd loved to get feedback regarding both the online & on-campus programs. Is the online program robust? Does it allow for meaningful interaction with professors and other students? Will my background be enough to be a competitive applicant? How competitive are UTKCSW MSSW graduates for job placement? Any insight on scholarships, field placements? Any helpful info you have on UTKCSW is appreciated!