As a student who is taking the summer off,
I would certainly enjoy any good books on Social Work and the family.
This will keep me learning, in the SW framework and keep my interest.
I am looking for book recommendations rather than articles because I may be able to find the book on cassette.
I want to read lots of info without having to having to do the three R's
"Research, Request and Rehire a reader!"

Thanks for any suggestions!
Jan Wright

I am getting ready to apply to schools to get my MSW with the goal of becoming a school social worker. Are there programs which specialize in school social work and, if so, is it necessary I enroll in such a program in order to eventually practice in a school? Are there any extra credentials I will need? As far as choosing a graduate program, my options are pretty limited as I can't relocate (I live in Connecticut, by the way.)

Thanks for any feedback :)

Lori, states may vary, but in Missouri, there is no specialization for school social work, There are physical,(medical) mental, administration, and DFS specializations.
Each overlap in the job market with the exception of the medical social worker, it is required or preferred by most hospitals and health agencies.
I happen to be a medical social worker and have done hospital, hospice and home health, but I currently spend most of my time as a school social worker at a couple of rural schools. I am beginning my fourth year.
Many states are pushing for, or have a certification process for school social work to maintain the quality of school social workers. This will entail a test to qualify.
Here, schools hire BSWs, but mostly MSWs, depending on the job description of the worker.
Hope that this gives you a little help, but you might check with your states school social work web site and find out more. The Missouri Association of School Social Workers (MASSW) is very helpful. Good Luck!!

hi all who do you wanna have a conversation with a one who is a social work student from turkey? let's share our experinces ha? i am waiting for you thanks

I am a sophomore at Minnesota State Mankato, looking for some advice a class project. If you are will to help out please e-mail me lmhewitt55@hotmail.com or contact me here. My topic is Domestic Violence, any ideas on what to talk about would be great.
thanks lori

HELLO ALL,
I'm a college student taking a introduction to human services. I have a class assignment. My assignment is to ask two social workers "WHAT IS A SOCIAL WORKER?" What type of work they do and what degree they have. If anyone can help please do. Thanks

Hi anon 10/12:

Feel free to e-mail me and I will answer your questions.

Tom from Canada

What is a social woker?

My name is Eric Durkin, I am second year student at Minnesota State University, I am doing a class project and i was hoping I could get some questions answered based on personal accounts, if you could send your answers to my email that would be great it is durk37@hotmail.com
my first question is, Have you ever had to turn down a case for moral reasons? why?
2nd- What was the strangest or most difficult case you have ever dealt with? how did you deal with it? and if you could go back how would you deal with it now? or would you handle it the same way?
3rd- What is your definition of a social worker?
4th- Have you ever had a case that while you were dealing with it you fealt it was not needed that you were there? how did you deal with the situation?
5th- how do you feel at the end of the day? do you always feel that you are making a difference or do you sometimes feel like you can't understand why your doing this?
please take the time to respond, I am trying to decide if social work is something I would like to do for career, plus I really need to pass this class, thanks for your time, i hope to hear back from some of you. -Eric-

Could anyone tell me the problems that they have with the code of ethics, this is for a class assingment, if it's not too much trouble please send any responses to durk37@hotmail.com, and label it code of ethic's, and if anyone has information on the orphan trains i would love to see that also, especially personal accounts thanks, Eric Durkin

Hello everyone,
It has been a while since I have posted here.
I am a social work student in my senior year,
in my second field placement, looking forward
to my graduation! I am in Wisconsin, if there is
anything I can do to pitch in, let me know. You
can contact me at segleau@voyager.net
Peace and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Liza

Liza

It is great to see your input on the discussion forum. Please take the time to look around. There are many, many topics and discussions explored here just waiting for your two bits.

See you at chat.....

May the dialogue continue...

RichB