Usc Msw Reddit What is your view on career when comparing MSF from USC A collection of news and information for students, alumni and fans of the University of Southern California. And knowing that people don't go into social work for the money, it just makes me wonder if This community is for social workers and those interested in joining the social work field! It is a place to ask for advice, share your frustrations, receive support, and anything else related to the social work Accredited MSW degree programs may differ in terms of the specializations they offer but all prepare students to meet social work competencies. I accepted my offer to SFSU back in March and I barely heard from USC I've heard a lot about the scandals USC's online Masters of Social Work was plagued by a few years back, and how they're using a private company called 2U to recruit and even run parts of the There’s a class action suit against USC for creating a storefront (fake) online MSW program that they lied about and marketed heavily. Hey everyone! I am wondering if anyone has heard back from the USC MSW program? I applied on January 8 for the priority deadline and I applied to the traditional 2 year program in person. I got no financial aid, aside from getting approved for loans. I have been admitted to both USC and CSUF for their 2 year programs and I need pros and cons for both. Unless you’re going to become an LCSW and see rich clients out of network, you’ll never pay those loans back. I am so conflicted as to where I should From an r/USC thread: “I used to work in admissions (and recruitment) for a small school at USC. I just got into USC's Master in Social Work program! I applied for the online format however I am switching to on-campus and will be starting Fall 2022. Over 100k in tuition debt plus all the other costs of school, just doesn’t seem worth An MSW is a degree for which prestige matters very little. Hello Trojans, I'm considering enrolling in an online program at USC and wanted to get some firsthand feedback from those who have experienced or are currently enrolled in these programs. It's more appropriate for people (who already have money!) serious about the career or We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. I've heard mixed opinions about it but honestly, I'm just happy I got in somewhere (you'd laugh at my gpa). I think USC is Hey guys/gals/whatever you identify as; I've been on these forums for a while now (since undergrad) and now currently a grad student at USC's MSW Program. But I am interested in I applied to UCLA, USC, CSULB and CSULA MSW programs but haven’t heard anything back from any program yet. USC MSW Program Questions Please respond to the questions that are specific to admission to the MSW Program, including questions related to program Internship placement issues with USC's MSW program. I was planning on applying to USC but have seen a lot of negative USC MSW Admissions Question Hi everyone, I am a 22F recent grad from a state school in New EnglandMy cum is a bit low as I was am applying to SW programs, and so far I have applied to The mission of the MSW Program is to empower students to tackle local, national and global challenges with integrity, resilience and humility to achieve social, We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. I was just admitted and am supposed to start in Does anyone have any insight on University of South Carolina's MSW program. It has been a crazy and long wait from being Speaking as an MSW, no. I accepted my offer to SFSU back in March and I barely heard from USC this I started getting their hard sell after inquiring in 2012. Hello r/SocialWork! I apologize for the wall of text, looking for some guidance for a close friend and fellow BSW. UPDATE 2/9/24 at 10:59PM PST I FUCKING GOT INTO UCLA!!!!!! 3. Spartan Up! I've heard great things about their MSW program. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. There are plenty of accessible programs in cheaper ranges from 10-15k range for an MSW. The USC MSW program is presumably legit, but there's no person doing it with the goal of making a livable wage. . USC Admissions MPA/MSW Hey y’all, I really loved this thread when I was applying to grad schools and just wanted to give my advice and process and let anyone ask any questions that may come up. Unless you can get good funding at USC or Columbia I would go to UCLA. I accepted my offer to SFSU back in March and I barely heard from USC yesterday. USC MSW Hi! I am a current undergrad student with a major in kinesiology and a minor in psychology (will take more psych classes this coming year to make it another major). UCLA is a very highly-regarded MSW program, and you can't beat the in-state tuition price. You’re in a tricky field that requires a masters but is wildly underpaid. USC's MSW is quite appealing to me, however I am unable to find a large network of people currently in the The court confirmed that all of the plaintiffs can proceed with their claims that USC misrepresents to students that its online Master of Social Work (MSW) program is exactly the “same” Anyone here in the MSW program at USF or about to start it? I got accepted for fall 2024. 1. It seemed pretty rigorous and is a brick and mortar school, just their online subset. I’m applying now in order to meet the early decision deadline. I was planning on applying to USC but have seen a lot of negative comments about We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. . In the last years I became aware that the program and many of the advisors were committing fraud against students What are the best online MSW programs? I need to get my Masters in Social Work online due to my hectic schedule. Both of these programs MFT/LPCC and MSW prepare Hello! I was recently accepted into the CSULB MSW program for Fall 2022 and I am deciding between CSULB and USC. Statistically speaking, Georgetown has a better placement in the financial industry, but USC's MSF is ranked much higher than Georgetown. Here are my stats:</p> <p>Graduated I’m trying to apply for the USC MSW program for fall 2023, and i’m wondering, what made you apply to the MSW program at USC specifically if you are a grad student at the school in that program? I’m Any veterans used their GI Bill to get a MSW @ USC? I am using the GI Bill to get an MSW at USC on-ground. Even with financial USC Social Work has a really bad reputation among the field following their previous dean’s corruption charges, dumbing down their curriculum, their over-enrollment of anybody with a pulse, their dirty I also took a summer course at USC and the quality was no better if worse than that of csun. Fight On! I am struggling trying to decide between USC & SFSU for my MSW program. I have a 3. If the school or its representatives The University of Southern California is being sued over an online degree program that former students allege is an overpriced “diploma mill. At CSUF, I was offered 25k per year through the Cal I’m an undergrad finishing my Psych Degree and I’m interested in the MSW program at USC. The only problem is that hefty price tag of theirs. A msw is a professional degree where when you get out all 13 votes, 18 comments. Please respond to the questions that are specific to admission to the MSW Program, including questions related to program length Hi I am new to this thread and I wanted to get a little advice from anyone who is familiar with USC, UCLA and Columbia's MSW programs. The turnaround for decisions was very quick and now I'm freaking out because I have to respond within 5 days whether to accept or Ready to Make a Difference? Social workers make a real difference, driving change at a policy level, within an organization, or by working with individuals one-on-one. Also, USC has a notoriously large MSW program because they CSUF of USC for my MSW? I need help. I was accepted and am interested in hearing other opinions. You will have no problem getting a job with CSUF. I would take the CSUF offer. The We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Whether What are the best online MSW programs in California? I need to get my Masters in Social Work online due to my hectic schedule. All newly admitted MSW students will follow a program that includes one course in social work practice; one course in policy; one course in human behavior; one course in research methods; We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Still, whenever USC MSW was questioned - 'cause there have been giant red flags for 10 years, their arrogant faculty attacked and gaslit anyone who dared to ask questions. USC MSW Should I keep applying? I was just accepted to the USC MSW program. I would highly recommend saving your money. Enrolled in 2013. How was your experience and would you Masters of Social Work? My gut says no to USC. The admissions representative (aka recruiter) stated that the review board would review my paperwork Hey everyone! Just wondering if anyone has received any admission decisions specifically to the MSW programs at UCLA, USC , CSULB, CSULA, and CSUN? I submitted by the deadline and all my USC isn't a top MSW school. I’m considering USF heavily and would like a student’s perspective on the program! Practicum Education What is practicum education? Practicum education allows MSW students to apply and integrate the knowledge, theories, and concepts of social work practice in real-world settings. The first is University of North Carolina Chapel Hill (UNC) and the second is University of South Florida (USF). I'm biased and an MSW student. ” The class-action complaint, filed Thursday by I supervised a MSW student who went through University of New England’s online program. I wanted to see if there are any current students in this program that I could reach out to with some questions USC MSW Program Questions. My friend decided to pursue an I am struggling trying to decide between USC & SFSU for my MSW program. I'd love to hear from some current MSW students or alumni on the following I am a current 4th year at UCLA majoring in Sociology with high interests in pursuing an MSW. Is that normal ??? I’m low income/working class and was expecting to get A community of prospective and current students, alumni, faculty and staff, and locals of Silicon Valley. I've been accepted to USC's MPH program. USC's Master of Social Work will I am struggling trying to decide between USC & SFSU for my MSW program. Not here to bash it. Reading some of the <p>I was wondering if anyone knew how competitive USC’s MSW program is. USC's semester starts in spring, so I decided to apply since I want to start ASAP, but I won't be able to pay for the tuition. Graduated 2014. For those who have graduated from the in person MSW program or are currently attending. Regardless, I am a good student and I just got accepted into the in person integrative social work msw. Hi fellow social workers I got accepted to USC, CSULB, and wait listed at CSUF for MSW programs. hi all, recently received my financial aid package and tuition per year for my MSW program seems to be $88k ??? Am i stupid or USC deceptively marketed an inferior online social work graduate degree as equal to its respected on-campus program, using it as a 'cash cow,' a Has anybody heard anything about USC MSW scholarships? Last time I asked, they told me over the phone that the application will be available in December, but I haven't received any sort What are the best online MSW programs? I need to get my Masters in Social Work online due to my hectic schedule. I was planning on applying to USC but have seen a lot of negative comments about true Hi! So I got into two different MSW programs. The financial aid office told me to contact the MPH department for more guidance. I have a friend at USC, a friend at Denver, and two friends one who is alumni from USC and one from Fresno State who went the MSW route. I am thinking of switching to the online program for my second year, but I don't know if it Still, the great thing about the quarter system is that if affords students the opportunity to take a LOT of electives and as a result, UCLA MSW students are WAY ahead of other MSW programs that can't Attention USC MSW VAC (aka online) alumni, part of the "Borrower Defense Application" outlines the kind of conduct by a school that can get student loans discharged. The department Hi all, enrolled in Fall 2024 for the MSW on campus program. Don't give up hope, definitely! MSW programs tend to have more holistic ways of considering applicants, and some of them aren't as competitive as you'd think. How many of you have attended these schools? how Hi, I'm wondering if anyone has info on the best MSW programs at schools in California? I want to relocate there to live and am wondering the best schools available. I’m But is that worth 102k? I eventually want to get my DSW at USC and am worried that because I didn’t get my MSW at USC that it will make it harder for me to get in. Essentially, USC used a company called 2Uinc to make, market We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. I will say that all schools are not all equal. In fact, I would say it does not matter at all. **Program Reputation**: The USC MSW program is generally well-regarded for its quality of education, but there are concerns about the high cost compared to other programs, such Programs at universities like USC, UPenn, or Columbia aren't worth 100k+ in student debt. Share and discuss anything related to San José State University. I heard that USC provides financial aid and other tuition waivers - does this apply Online MSW Program Hi! I was wondering if there are any current or former students from the online MSW program that could share some insights. So far I’ve only received $5k for the MSW Scholarships for 24-25. The school is pricey Hello everyone, I just submitted my application for the MSW online program @ USC. Fight On! I was accepted into USC's Online MSW Graduate Program today. I have many personal pros & cons for true A collection of news and information for students, alumni and fans of the University of Southern California. Anyone here is currently a student or has completed their program? I'm a BSW from Anchorage, USC admissions MSW question Hi everyone, I am a 22F recent grad from a state school in New EnglandMy cum is a bit low as I was am applying to SW programs, and so far I have applied to Still, whenever USC MSW was questioned - 'cause there have been giant red flags for 10 years, their arrogant faculty attacked and gaslit anyone who dared to ask questions. Posting this for my girlfriend since they don’t have an account; Hi everyone i'm currently applying to the MSW program and would love to connect with alumni and hear how you liked the program, thank you! Any people out there accepted into the USC MSW? How are you feeling about it? Or current msw students who can share their thoughts on program? The reputation score of USC's MSW program has been decreasing in the past 10 years, it used to rank above UCLA, then tied with them last decade, then dropped below them in the late 2010s. There are a Has anyone else applied to the MSW program at USC for fall 2024 and not heard back yet? Their website said decision day was March 29 then they quietly changed it to “mid-April” without notifying We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Going heavily into We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. 78 GPA from a top ranked university Has anybody heard anything about USC MSW scholarships? Last time I asked, they told me over the phone that the application will be available in December, but I haven't received any sort This community is for social workers and those interested in joining the social work field! It is a place to ask for advice, share your frustrations, receive support, and anything else related to the social work We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. The way that both USC and 2U are in cahoots, is wild and We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. USC MSW program Hi Trojans! I am thinking about applying to the MSW program at USC San Diego. just do your own research and you'll see what I'm talking about.