The Master of Social Work (MSW) is a type of master's degree which is received from a graduate school that has been approved by the Council on Social Work Education . The MSW requires two years of post graduate study, in combination with field experience. While many people get a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) before pursuing a Master's, most MSW programs accept applicants with undergraduate degrees in psychology, sociology, and other related fields.
Most MSW programs allow students to choose a clinical track, which focuses on direct practice with clients, and an administrative track, which focuses on political advocacy, community organizing, and running social service organizations. As the majority of social work jobs are in direct practice, the clinical track tends to be more popular.
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