MSWMiguel

It's tough not getting a response and then finally getting one that makes you even more anxious and uneasy. I feel for you and hope you get in!

Wow! That's very impressive and let me tell you, 28 is not old! Most of my friends are around that age. You do some heavy work. Definitely not easy and I'm sure that the families you work with appreciate you more than you could ever know. Wow! I hope you are able to get in and pursue that career. I think your right about middle school being such an important time of your adolescence. It was definitely for me.

Will do! I've been feeling a bit anxious and similar because I submitted in Jan. as well. But I'm trying to keep my spirits up! I called before I submitted and they stated there were still slots and to send the application, so I'm gonna hope for the best. A little background: 24 years old, living in Northern Ca. I have quite a bit of experience working with children and adults with varying developmental diagnoses. I have kind of made this population my focus. I'm super passionate about working with children and families, particularly within the special needs community. I graduated with a BA in early childhood studies (3.49 overall 3.97 within major, with distinction). I have worked in different programs assisting individuals with varying diagnoses, group homes , ABA, you name it, and I've likely done it. I have also worked with plenty adults with developmental diagnoses as well. I am currently a case managers for adults with developmental diagnoses at one of the states 21 regional centers. I manage a caseload of about 77 individuals and assist them with multiple different aspects of their lives, ranging from finding housing, day programs, assisted living, theres really too much to even describe. Basically we assist in empowering them so they can lieqd lives as independently as possible. I want to be a social worker because I spent some time in foster care as a child and really attribute my success to my early childhood years in which I recieved services. I basically want to work with families who have children that have developmental disabilities and assist them in helping their child develop as optimally as possible so they can have some way out of poverty and the many challenges that often accompany it. Theres quite a bit I left out, but that is the gist! How about you @marilu91

Ohh, got it. Yeah I applied to the 3 year distance edu program. It's within a 1 mile radius of my current employer, as well as home. It seemed like the perfect program model, so I just went for it. I wish I had known earlier so I could have submitted the application sooner!

Hey everyone, it's really interesting to read about everyone's different stories. It's nice to know there are people that are just as nervous/excited as I am to get into CSULB for their MSW program. Does anyone have any experience with the distance education programs? I found out about this program a bit late and sent my application 1-8-2019, so we'll see what happens! Best of luck!