unc and nc state msw programs

[mls1126]

Anyone have any insights on NC State's msw program?  I've applied to both UNC and NC State.  Tons of info out there on unc, but not as much on ncsu.  I know that both schools are top schools in NC, I'm just wanting a little more info on the MSW program.  Obviously UNC is a #5 school, but I'm sure with that is a much more challenging program (not that its a bad thing).  I'm interested in medical social work, more specifically crisis work (substance abuse, emergency room, hospital setting), treatment planning and discharge planning.  Any pros or cons would be great!  

[MJL34]

I'm much more familiar with UNC's program than NC State's -- but one observation that comes to mind when you have one "highly-ranked" program in the same geographical area as another (similar to how Berkeley dominates the Bay Area) is that they have greater access to the top fieldwork placements. I would suggest investigating which schools place students for internships in the practice areas that are of most interest to you. In your case, it sounds like a hospital setting is important -- so find out who gets placements where. Hope that helps.

[mls1126]

Thanks for the suggestion! It looks like unc picks out your first year field placement and state you are able to pick out your own.  I definitely want to be in a hospital setting, luckily in Raleigh there 3-4 big hospitals if not more and chapel hill theres 2-3 big hospitals.  I'm not sure which would be a better situation between the two schools yet.