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I saw that BU has an online MSW program. I was wondering if anyone knew anything about it, or otherwise had any thoughts/opinions about earning an MSW online. The appeal would be that I would not have to move and I could continue to work. I got my BA at an extremely small, very discussion-oriented college, so I'm not too worried about missing out on in-class interaction, esp. as it relates to the development of discussion skills and ease with speaking. Also, my job now (in a social work setting) requires me to work directly with people all the time. Would all this make up for the fact that I'd be... you know... getting a degree online? Any insight is appreciated! Thanks v

Hi All, So I've recently been considering an MSW, with a longer term goal of becoming an LCSW. I've been looking at various schools, and several top ones appeal to me (BC, WUSTL, U Chicago, Smith) but I also worry about their sticker price. On the other hand, I am a Vermont resident, and UVM has an MSW program. UVM is ranked #66 by US News. Now, I personally think the whole ranking system is BS, but I was wondering: how important are these rankings in terms of future job prospects? I know that in academia, a school's reputation can really make or break you. I'm not trying to draw any meaningful similarities between an MSW and a PhD in History; I'm just wondering if it's worth the financial (and geographic) sacrifice to shoot for a top-tier school in social work, as it arguably is in other fields. Any advice? P.S. I don't have my heart set on living in VT for the rest of my life, or even for the next 10 years. I don't have my heart set on leaving, though, either.