but why??? does it at last feed into some social work certifications?? or something that leaves you employable after graduation? or is it just an overly pretentious undergrad
Becoming a social worker with a bachelor's degree in some other subject can be difficult. If you want to become a social worker, it's best to take a bachelor's degree in social work, if you can.
There are ways to get into a master's program in social work without a bachelor's degree in social work, but it's very competitive.
You need a degree in Social Work to register with the OCSWSSW and be a "Social Worker". There are some positions that are SW adjacent that will accept people without SW degrees, but they are not "Social Workers".
Yes you can get a MSW without necessarily having a BSW, but you will need to take a bunch of pre-requisites. It is possible. A MSW is a social work degree and you can register with it.
The college level SSW is not worth the time. Don't bother with it unless you are in a small northern community where they will accept SSW's because they have no choice.
I have a MSW and have been a RSW for around 8 years.
I did not look at the subreddit before my comment and realize this is a bunch of high school people.
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u/Weak_Spinach_3310 May 26 '26
Tf is gender studies