Ethics: To Tell or Not to Tell-A Case Study
To tell or not to tell--an ethical dilemma in social work.
View ArticleThe Tuskegee Syphilis Study and Its Implications for the 21st Century
The Tuskegee Study of Untreated Syphilis in the African American Male is the longest nontherapeutic experiment on human beings in medical history, as noted by Arthur L. Caplan (1992). Begun in 1932 by...
View ArticlePersonal Values: Professional Questions
When one enters the profession of social work, there are many values to learn. One is that personal opinions get put aside for professional ones. This means for anything a person believes is wrong or...
View ArticleCommunicating Online-Professionally!
Communicating effectively online can make all the difference when you are trying to make a good impression or get your first professional job.
View ArticleCommonly Asked Questions About Electronic Communication and Computer Networking
This article gives social workers an overview of communicating via e-mail and computer networking. An early article that gives historical perspective on this topic.
View ArticleJob Search @ the Internet
What do social work, career development and the Internet all have in common? Networking! As social workers, networking can be our most viable skill when conducting a job search. Since the Internet is...
View ArticleThe Field Placement Survival Guide
This collection of articles from THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER magazine addresses many issues social work students face, including choosing a placement, getting prepared, using supervision effectively, working...
View ArticleSocial Work Licensing--What's It All About?
This article looks at basics of social work licensing.
View ArticleChoosing the Right Graduate School for You
As you begin your search for the right Master of Social Work degree program, the options may seem overwhelming. Below are listed ten frequently asked questions that may help you narrow your options to...
View ArticleMyths of the Public Sector
Many social workers either ignore the public sector market or are not aware of the advantages and opportunities that are available. Addressing some common misconceptions about pursuing employment in...
View ArticleIs There a Ph.D. in Your Future?
Opportunities are available for social workers who want to pursue a Ph.D. While a Ph.D. is required for most college and university teaching positions, not everyone with a Ph.D. ends up in front of a...
View ArticleThere IS a Job Market for BSW Graduates
The BSW degree is probably the strongest bachelor's level human service degree you can get. Recognizing what is unique and special about the BSW degree can be of great value in helping you market...
View ArticleSalaries for New Social Workers
Ask almost any social worker, and they’ll tell you they’re not in it for the money. Social workers continue to be relegated to a low pay status which devalues their work and short-changes their...
View ArticleGraduate School Admissions: Writing an Effective Personal Statement
This article focuses on the central role that the personal statement plays in the MSW application process. Strategies are presented for writing an effective statement that will highlight and emphasize...
View ArticleThe Business of Starting a Private Practice
You've just completed your second year in your first post-graduate social work job. The paperwork is killing you. Supervisors are hounding you. Your salary is barely supporting you. You begin making...
View ArticleRunning An Effective Task Group: The Five C's
Many social work students may ask themselves, “What is a task group? Why should I be concerned with what makes a task group run more effectively?” The majority of students have already participated in...
View ArticleSocial Workers: Fad-Chasing Jackasses or Still on the Side of the Angels?
We remember reading that idealistic students were attracted to social work because the profession was seen as "on the side of the angels." However, social work students have often expressed concern...
View ArticleA Couple of Social Workers
Couples in which both are professional social workers are profiled in this article.
View ArticleIs An Overseas Job in International Social Work the Job for You?
Various interesting jobs serving different client populations are available all over the world. These include working with students in international elementary schools and universities, seeing clients...
View ArticleVolunteering for the American Red Cross-A First Experience
Two social workers describe their experience as Red Cross disaster mental health volunteers.
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