julesevar

Hello, Jules here. I am in the beginning stages of narrowing focus on a paper for graduate admissions. I am interested in writing about a social movement's history or a paper on the history of voter behavior in some regard. If not something like that I would like to explore some aspect of the Frankfurt School. Any thoughts on how to narrow focus in a historical way. I do not have a bachelor's in history, but do have a few methodology books. Any suggestion would be appreciated. Peace, Jules.

Yes it is respected. I think that if you are in NYC it may not be given the prestige of Yeshiva University, but then again there are so many MSW programs in the area it would have to be a personal choice anyway. I got into Touro Law in Long Island in the mid-1990's but turned them down to go to another school mainly based on family and location. In the end though what matters if you are going clinical is to get the degree and then get licensed. It seems that most programs offer pretty much the same general classes. Touro may offer some unique electives? Not sure on that.

Thanks Megan. I am still researching what I want to do. I did not apply yet this cycle and don't want to rush things until I am 100 percent sure of this path. I appreciate you responding! Jules

good for you getting your tuition waived as it is very expensive! from their webisite The estimated tuition cost for full-time enrollment for one year (three quarters) is currently $65,145. Additionally, master’s students are required to pay the Graduate Student Services Fee ($1,347 in 2022 – 2023), and may be required to enroll in the University’s student health insurance plan if they do not have comparable coverage ($4,800 in 2022 – 2023). Indirect costs such as rent, food, transportation, supplies and miscellaneous expenses will vary by living arrangements and spending habits. An itemized list of estimated living expenses can be found here. A one-time, lifetime transcript fee of $75 is also assessed in full once (to new students) in the autumn quarter billing.

I'm 51 years old and recently have been working as a caseworker for about 1 year and 1/2. I used to work in state government. I plan to work until I retire when I can get medicare. I am interested in going into Social Work to do therapy. I enjoy my casework job and recently got a substantial raise. I could apply to several online MSW programs. I have a local state school that is around $35,000 tuition for the whole program. Other programs that look interesting charge upwards of $60,000 or more. I have done research that the lower end of the spectrum for the MSW and my salary are similar. Now I have a relative clinical social worker that works for the federal government who makes similar to a well paying MBA. Not that I want to get a MBA. I was just wondering if anyone had thoughts if it would be a good return on investment of between $35,000 to $65,000 tuition to go for the MSW? Of course I would have to be accepted into any program, but I think that I could. Micro-economics was not my forte and I know there is a way to figure this out based on a economic graph. Another question I have is how much biology is required in MSW programs. I haven't taken a biology class since high school! Thanks in advance, Jules Evar

https://socialwork.utoronto.ca/programs/msw/ I assume you mean U of Toronto as opposed to Texas or Tennessee? Your qualifications look good. What do you see yourself doing with a MSW? Why are you not utilizing applying for jobs with your current master's degree? Or are you? Just questions I have that you may or may not want to respond to. I personally work as a caseworker with just a bachelor's degree and some programs would like to see specific social work experience. You might want to contact the school directly with the questions you may have. I have noticed that most all MSW programs have about 75% the same curriculum and then a few electives depending on macro or clinical and the school. I personally have considered a MSW to do clinical therapy, but haven't decided yet if I will apply now or at all.

https://jobs.chronicle.com/jobs/ Wondered if anyone has looked at this and your thoughts on the specialties that Higher Ed is looking for. Should this be a consideration in what one does in a PhD program. For instance I am interested in political sociology, gender and historical comparative. Not sure if these subfields are "hot" or not. Just curious on anyone's thoughts.

I personally would not recommend that you bring up any mental illness/disability or anything that may make the committee think you might not be able to complete the program. If you are dead set on this school I personally would try to show how you are able to work with diverse populations through whatever experiences you have. Just my 2 cents.

Actually NW Arkansas is seeing quite a fit of influx in population for people who want to live there so I wouldn't call it a trade off. But to each their own.

Suze Orman used to say on her show to not take out more than a year's annual salary. She has several podcasts and resources on her website: https://www.suzeorman.com/goals/6

There are several that offer funding that is competitive, such as Illinois State. See this page for an example: https://soa.illinoisstate.edu/academics/sociology-masters/financial-assistance/

I am in a situation where I will not be able to move from my current location for about 1 to 2 years. So, basically I can't apply for a PhD as the only University within 30 miles dropped their Sociology PhD program. Under these circumstances I have looked at several online MA programs. My basic question is would these be a waste of time and money? My methods interests are qualitative and many of these programs require one statistics class in addition to a methods that (more than likely will focus on quantitative methods). I kind of feel that I would prefer to not take more than one statistics/quantitative methods class in my graduate career. It's not that I can't do it, I just don't really want to! If I had the choice I would probably stay in the Midwest for my PhD, unless I would go to somewhere on the East coast, but that may be a few years.

It appears you are trying to sell something, although I did not click on the links.

https://reei.indiana.edu/ University of Indiana has this institute and a PhD in Sociology.

I would look at the funding and location of the school to start off with.

This is appropriate listening for any book you might buy on Sociology. Highly recommended to "scatter the rats" by L7.

Another fun read is Images of Postmodern Society: Social Theory and Contemporary Cinema by Norman Denzin. If you like theory and micro-level interaction I would also recommend anything by Goffman, starting with The Presentation of Self in Everyday life. You can get cheap used copies.

I would buy The Marx-Engels Reader as Marx is one of the most important classical theorists out there.

I asked if you or anyone had thoughts on the program. I assume that anyone who is going into sociology in general is taking a risk on the job market when they are done. On the other hand I am not, nor want to be a number cruncher. Is that what you mean by applicability?

is a good question as many programs don't even require it now. Any thoughts?

https://binghamton.edu/apps/academics/program/gd/sociology This department is 75% international students according to their website and seems to focus on historical sociology. Any thoughts on this program? While my 1st choice would be the New School for Social Research, this is another option.

University of spoiled children

I don't believe the American Dream is over. It's a free friggin' country. No one made you attend graduate school and/or experience a "dismal" job market. That was your choice. Yeah it would be nice to land a tenure track job at a great University but you make your own decisions on this. You can do and be what you want. You can dye your hair, wear nose rings and have lots of tattoos. You can wear docs or birks or dance the mambo.... whatever...... The whole idea of "The American dream" is still alive in my humble humble opinion.... and I emphasize humble, not humbolt.... what have your been smokin?

R u 4 reel or trolling