Preparing for an MSW: Why I Am Developing My Counseling Skills With AmeriCorps

Preparing for an MSW: Why I Am Developing My Counseling Skills With AmeriCorps

Image from Pexels

Clark Bray September 16, 2020

Considering a career in social work? I am too, by serving a year with AmeriCorps

Article continues here

I am a full time AmeriCorps member working in partnership with the Epilepsy Foundation of New England. AmeriCorps is a federally supported civil society program that engages adults in nonprofit work across the country. The Epilepsy Foundation is the nonprofit where I serve.

Questions or feedback? Email editor@noodle.com

About the Editor

Tom Meltzer spent over 20 years writing and teaching for The Princeton Review, where he was lead author of the company's popular guide to colleges, before joining Noodle.

To learn more about our editorial standards, you can click here.

Share

You May Also Like To Read

<p>Guidance counselor salaries vary widely among states. Remember to factor in cost of living; as you would expect, the highest salaries are typically in the most expensive states.</p>

The Highest Paying States for Guidance Counselors

While most commonly associated with providing assistance in college or [...]

What Certifications Do Medical Social Workers Need?

Certifications certainly boost one's resume, demonstrating advanced proficiency in a [...]

<p>The lack of affordable housing and sufficient mental health care have compounded the homeless crisis, sending more than a half million people into crisis. Here's how social workers help the homeless survive and thrive.</p>

How Social Workers Serve the Homeless

Whether handling case management in homeless shelters, working as mental [...]

<p>Frontline care workers confronted extreme conditions and heavy caseloads during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the wake of lockdowns, access to providers waned. Social work services evolved rapidly to meet the needs of a population in crisis.</p>

Practicing Social Work During a Pandemic

Social workers toiled heroically to deliver relief in the face [...]

<p>The hallmarks of any great educator and capable social worker are strikingly similar. Both possess the patience, empathy, and desire to make a difference. So, what kind of degree options are best for those with an interest in advocacy? A dual degree program with an MSW and MEd could be the perfect choice.</p>

Why Get an MSW and an MEd?

Dual degree programs still represent a significant commitment, but those [...]

Categorized as: Counseling, Social Work, Social Work & Counseling & Psychology