美国留学申请【专业解读】社会工作

美国留学申请【专业解读】社会工作

什么是社会工作

定义：

¨ 社会工作（Social Work），简称社工，是一门助人的专业，相对于医学关注在人类生理运作，心理学关注在个人心理现象，社会工作的焦点在于人类与环境的互动，目的在协助个人、家庭、团体、社区能适应所在的社会环境脉络，增强或恢复其社会功能的能量，及创造有利于达成目标的社会条件的一种专业活动，以预防或舒缓社会问题。 社会工作是以利他主义为指导，以科学的知识为基础，运用科学的方法进行的助人服务的活动。社会工作是科学的助人服务活动，它不同于一般的行善活动。

几个关键词帮你理解社工

社工从业者特点：爱心、奉献、热情

¨ 社工被服务者：弱势群体（老、幼、病、残、孕、贫）

¨ 工作内容：为弱势群体提供专业化（与慈善的区别）社会服务，以提高他们的社会福利。

¨ 最终目标：解决社会矛盾，促进社会和谐发展。

¨ 社工机构：团委、妇联、居委会、街道办事处、工读学校、少管所、NGO等。

主要关注领域

Children and Youth: 青少年

Improving treatment and medication adherence for youth with psychiatric conditions—青少年精神障碍防治

Evidence-based programs for promoting the healthy growth and development of children who are victims of child maltreatment—反虐待儿童措施

Child placement is dealt with as a service option through foster care, group homes, residential care, and adoption—孤儿安置

Aging: 老人

¨ The cost-effectiveness of social work practice in implementing health services for older individuals with chronic illness—养老院系统

¨ The possibility of self-care for chronic health and mental health conditions in late life—老年慢性病养护培训

¨ Elderly caregiver support—老年护理支持

¨ Consumer-based advocacy for the financing of long-term care—养老问题市场化

¨ Aging education and training—人口老龄化教育与培训

¨ Elderly care service delivery by interdisciplinary health care teams—老年医护团队建设

Health disparities：病人

¨ Implications of health disparities for healthcare policy and reform—医疗资源分配体制改革

¨ Professional training for up-and-coming racial and ethnic minority researchers to work on improving health care delivery to deprived groups—少数民族医护条件升级

¨ Effects of social environments on health disparities—造成医疗资料不均的社会因素调研

¨ Depression, AISDs and diabetes care—抑郁症、艾滋病、糖尿病宣传与科普

Disability Study：残疾人

¨ Role of disability study in social work education

¨ Evidence-based strategies for handling issues of disability in the workplace—工伤处理与权益维护

¨ Quality-of-life measures for individuals with disabilities and their families—残疾人及家庭生活质量改善

Domestic violence：女性

¨ Impact on immigrant women—外来女性家庭暴力解决

¨ Impact on high-risk HIV/AIDS women—女性艾滋病防护

Disaster preparedness and response：受灾人群

Social work programs for first responders during disaster or crisis—自然灾害紧急救援

Family policy and practice：特殊家庭

¨ Family psycho education for the seriously mentally ill—精神病患者家庭教育

¨ Families living with and affected by HIV/AIDS—艾滋病家庭教育

¨ The concept of responsible fatherhood in low-income families, with a focus on child support and workforce development policies—贫困家庭中父亲角色的概念灌输

Suicide prevention：自杀人群

¨ Developing new interventions aimed at reducing suicide risk—针对自杀倾向人群的干涉

Urban poverty：贫困人群

¨ Improving the tools for measuring poverty—价值观导向¨ Single-parent families and the welfare state—单亲家庭福利

¨ Food stamps and obesity—贫困家庭饮食研究

社工的总结

1. 社工服务的对象都是弱势群体，随着社会福利体系逐步的完善，国家对社工专业人才的需求量将会暴增，但同时社工也并不是个有“钱”途的专业，因为社工人才就职的机构多为非营利性的组织。学习该专业的学生比起天赋和能力，更重要的是dedication。

¨ 2. 社工也有两个大领域，一方面是研究社会福利相关政策的，另一类是研究具体的clinical方法的。两种类型需要自己根据兴趣来选择。

¨ 3. 就业面很广，各领域的社会工作者都有。比如在康复中心做康复顾问，在精神病院做精神病患者日常护理，在NGO/NPO做社工，另外还有婚姻顾问、心理咨询、教育顾问，以及在居委会、街道办事处、妇联等机构任职。

社工的教育（美国）

以WUSTL为例

基础课程：25学分

¨ Research Methods 

¨ Human Behavior

¨ Social Justice & Human Diversity 

¨ Social, Economic, and Political Environment 

¨ Social Welfare Policies and Services 

¨ Social Work Practice I: Individuals, Families, and Groups 

¨ Social Work Practice II: Organizations and Communities

¨ Children, Youth, and Families Track:

¨http://brownschool.wustl.edu/Admissions/MSWProgram/Documents/MSW%20CYF%20Overview.pdf

¨ Gerontology Track:

¨http://brownschool.wustl.edu/Admissions/MSWProgram/Documents/MSW%20Gerontology%20Overview.pd

Health Track：

¨http://brownschool.wustl.edu/Admissions/MSWProgram/Documents/MSW%20Health%20Overview.pdf

Mental Health Track：

¨http://brownschool.wustl.edu/Admissions/MSWProgram/Documents/MSW%20Mental%20Health%20Overview.pdf

¨ Social and Economic Development Track：¨ http://brownschool.wustl.edu/Admissions/MSWProgram/Documents/MSW%20SED%20Overview.pdf

选择其中一个concentration进行学习，并修满23学分

选修课：从以下三个discipline中选择其中一个，修满12学分

¨ Management 

¨ Social Entrepreneurship 

¨ Policy

不同的方向，申请难度并没有差别，录取后根据自己的兴趣和职业定位进行选择，只与将来就业方向有关。

School

社工并非热门抢手专业，开设学校也不算很多。

¨ 以前100名学校为范畴进行统计，开设社工专业的学校有39所。

¨ 以100-200名学校为范畴进行统计，开设社工专业的学校有50所。

¨ 绝大多数学校都有自己的社会工作学院，下设社工专业。

¨ 学制几乎都是2年制的，极个别是1.5年的。

¨ GPA要求基本都是3.0，稍低层次学校要求2.75。

¨ 大多数学校不需要GRE或GMAT成绩（不在乎能力、智力水平，只在乎dedication）

¨ TOEFL第一档次100，第二档次90，第三档次80（正常交流能力）

¨ 大概30%的学校有春季录取

¨ 年录取人数从几十人到几百人不等，女生普遍居多。

Columbia University

Master of Science in Social Work

Columbia School of Social Work

2 years，60 credits

Tracks: 第二年选择方向

Ø Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice

Ø Advanced Generalist Practice and Programming

Ø Policy Practice

Ø Social Enterprise Administration

Once a student has chosen a program concentration, or method, he or she 

must apply that method within the context of a chosen field of practice. Our 

Field Department is structured around seven fields of practice. Two-year 

program students select a field of practice for their second year.

The seven choices are:

Ø Aging

Ø Contemporary Social Issues

Ø Family, Youth and Children’s Services

Ø Health, Mental Health and Disabilities

Ø International Social Welfare and Services to Immigrants and Refugees

Ø School-based and School-linked Services

Ø World of Work

Resume

¨ Please submit a detailed current resume in chronological order, listing paid work and volunteer experience separately, indicating whether the experience was full-time or part-time, by whom it was supervised, and the nature of the client population. For part-time employment please indicate the weekly hours worked. The resume should also include descriptions of community and leadership activities, other relevant life experiences and all languages read and/or spoken in addition to English. The resume may be longer than one page. 

Three Letters of Reference

¨ One of the three letters of reference should come from your most recent employer or volunteer supervisor; others may be from professors or those who know you in a professional context

Essays

¨ Applicants are required to submit three essays in response to specific questions, the details of which may change from year to year. Admissions essay questions will be available in August for admission to the following Spring and Fall terms. Please create an account via the online application to view current essay questions. 

¨ In general, successful applicants will demonstrate the “Essential Abilities and Attributes for Admission and Continuance in the School of Social Work” outlined below. Motor ability, sensory ability, communication skills, professional commitment, self-awareness, etc

先修课：60 credits in the liberal arts, of which at least nine must be 

in the social sciences

¨ GPA: B level

¨ TOEFL: 98

¨ Interview

¨ Deadline: December 1st

¨ A同学，首都经济贸易大学 社会工作专业，GPA3.4，T108，3个志愿者活动

Washington University in St. Louis

Master of Science in Social Work

George Warren Brown School of Social Work

2 years，60 credits

Tracks:

Ø Children, Youth, and Families

Ø Gerontology

Ø Health

Ø Mental Health

Ø Social and Economic Development

Ø Individualized

Social work has helped to improve the quality of life for millions. Be an agent of that change at the #1 social work school in the country.

¨ Our full-time MSW program attracts about 225 students each fall. We look for individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to social change through work experiences, academic endeavors, and extracurricular or community service. We also seek individuals with leadership skills and potential for the field.  We look for evidence of an individual’s ability to succeed in a demanding academic program and a professional career following graduation.

A Comprehensive Resume

Professional Statement

¨  Submission of a professional statement that discusses significant factors influencing your decision to pursue a Master in Social Work degree. Your essay should include information regarding career goals and leadership experiences that will contribute to your success as a graduate student and in the social work profession. Please include why the Brown School is a good fit for your educational goals. Essay should be two pages long, single spacing and 12-point font.

Essay

¨  Completion of an essay that analyzes a social problem of great concern to you. Include key factors contributing to the issue, plausible solution(s), possible steps for implementation and challenges likely to surface in seeking a solution. Essay should be two pages long, single spacing and 12-point font.

Three letters of recommendation from professional and/or academic colleagues

GPA: B or better

TOEFL: 100

Deadline: rolling admission process

Tuition: $36,870 per year

B同学，中国青年政治学院 社会工作专业，GPA3.5，T102，红十字会实习

University of Pennsylvania

¨ Master of Social Work

¨ School of Social Policy & Practice 

¨ 2 years，16 credits and two field placements

¨ FIRST YEAR

¨ Fall Semester

SWRK 601: History and Philosophy of Social Work and Social Welfare*

SWRK 602: Human Behavior in the Social Environment*

SWRK 603: American Racism and Social Work Practice

SWRK 604: Foundations of Social Work Practice I + Field

¨ Spring Semester

SWRK 614: Foundations of Social Work Practice II + Field

SWRK 615: Introduction to Social Work Research*

SWRK 7xx: Policy Elective

SWRK 7xx: Elective #1 (SWRK 760 is required elective for clinical concentration students; may be taken in any semester)

¨ SECOND YEAR

¨ Fall Semester

SWRK 704/708: Advanced Clinical/Macro Social Work Practice I + Field

SWRK 7xx: Elective #2

SWRK 7xx: Elective #3

SWRK 7xx: Research Option

SWRK 710: Supervision Seminar (For students without an MSW FieldSupervisor)**

¨ Spring Semester

SWRK 714/718: Advanced Clinical/Macro Social Work Practice II + Field

SWRK 713: Understanding Social Change: Issues of Race and Gender

SWRK 7xx: Elective #4

SWRK 7xx: Elective #5

SWRK 710: Supervision Seminar (For students without an MSW Field Supervisor)**

¨ Highlights of Penn’s MSW Program

¨ Renowned Faculty

¨ In-depth Social Work Orientation at the start of the program

¨ Modern curriculum rooted in a tradition of social justice and social change

¨ Interdisciplinary opportunities, which allow students to take elective classes in Penn’s twelve graduate schools

¨ International coursework and study abroad opportunities

¨ Eleven dual-degree programs

¨ Certificate and specialization programs

¨ Small classes (10-25 students)

¨ International alumni network

¨ Extracurricular activities

References

¨ Full-time and Part-time applicants must submit three 

letters of recommendation, including at least one 

work-related (internship, job, community service) 

and at least one academic reference. The third recommendation is the applicant’s choice.

The Application Essay

先修课： humanities (languages, philosophy, religion, art history, architecture, literature, classics, speech), social sciences (psychology, sociology, anthropology, ethnic studies, gender studies, international relations, human behavior, human development, political science, communications, education, urban planning, criminal justice), and natural sciences(statistics, astronomy, biology, botany, environmental studies, genetics, nutritional sciences, physics)

GPA: 3.0

TOEFL: 100

Admission Interview

Each applicant who meets admission criteria is offered an admission interview when his/her submitted application is complete

¨Deadline: on a rolling basis

¨  C同学，北京林业大学 人力资源专业，GPA3.5，T100，4个社工实习经历

New York University

¨ Master of Social Work

¨ Silver School of Social Work

¨ 2 years

¨ First Year (Professional Foundation)

¨ Integrated Practice & Field Curriculum I and II

¨ Social Welfare Programs and Policies I

¨ Human Behavior in the Social Environment I

¨ Human Behavior in the Social Environment II

¨ Social Work Research I

¨ Diversity, Racism, Oppression, and Privilege

¨ Clinical Practice with Groups

¨ Social Welfare Programs and Policies I DL

¨ Second Year (Advanced Concentration in Clinical Practice)

¨ Social Work Practice III

¨ Social Work Practice IV

¨ Human Behavior in the Social Environment III

¨ Social Work Research II

¨ Advanced Social Policy

¨ Advanced Concentration-Field Learning

¨ Field Instruction OYR-A

¨ Field Instruction OYR-B

¨ Human Behavior in the Social Environment III DL

¨ Electives

¨ The New York University Silver School of Social Work offers outstanding training in direct clinical social work practice. A focus on research-informed, direct practice with individuals, groups, and families runs though our entire MSW curriculum.

¨ We also offer emerging emphasis on policy practice for students with community and policy interests, integrated primary and behavioral health care, and global social work practice with opportunities to study abroad. All programs have a strong social justice commitment. Our faculty includes the nation’s top scholars who are creating new knowledge for tomorrow’s social work practice.

¨ The nationally acclaimed NYU Master of Social Work degree is attainable through three full-time and three part-time programs to meet the needs and interests of our student population. We also offer four dual-degree program options in the areas of child development, global public health, law and management.

¨ MSW assessment findings from the 2009 CSWE EPAS

¨ LMSW Examination first-time pass rate (2013): 91%

¨ LCSW Examination first-time pass rate (2013): 87%

¨ Statement of Purpose

¨ Three Letters of Reference 

¨ Resume

¨ 先修课： Applicants should have a broad liberal arts background that includes study in the social, behavioral, and biological sciences with a minimum of 60 liberal arts credits. Course work relating to diverse cultures, social conditions, and social problems is favorably considered

¨ GPA: 3.0

¨ TOEFL: 93

¨Deadline: Jan. 11

¨ D同学，辽宁大学 国际政治专业，GPA3.1，T97，支教经历和小型公益组织成员

University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

¨ Master of Social Work

¨ School of Social Work

¨ 12-16-20 months，60 credits

Tracks:

¨ Interpersonal Practice

¨ Community Organization

¨ Management of Human Services

¨ Social Policy and Evaluation

¨ 先修课： Students are required to have a minimum of 20 academic semester credits in psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics, history, political science, government, and/or languages prior to enrolling in the School of Social Work

¨ GPA: 3.5

¨ TOEFL: 100

¨ Intervie

Interviews are not required for admission into the University of Michigan School of Social Work. Some applicants, however, may be requested to schedule an interview regarding their application to the MSW program. 

Applicants may also request to meet with admissions counselors.

¨ Deadline: December 1

¨ E同学，华东理工大学 社会工作专业，GPA3.7，T105，敬老院活动、养老院实习

Temple University

¨ Master of Social Work

¨ School of Social Work

¨ 2 years，60 credits

¨ Students are exposed to multiple methods of intervention throughout their foundation courses, which include Human Behavior (6 s.h.), Social Policy (6 s.h.), Research (6 s.h.), Practice (6 s.h.), and Field (6 s.h.). They then select from a range of advanced level courses, which allow them to concentrate on practicing one method of intervention in greater depth. The three major methods offered are Clinical Practice, Communities and Policy, or Management and Planning. 

Students also choose to specialize in a specific field of practice. Two major areas of specialization are currently offered because they are considered to be of critical importance in Social Work practice: Children and Families, and Health and Mental Health. Students can also propose a different area of specialization for consideration.

¨ The School of Social Work is dedicated to the pursuit of societal transformations that eliminate social, political, and economic injustice for poor and oppressed populations and advance the quality of life for all through:

¨ Education emphasizing the discovery of knowledge, use of critical inquiry, and application of professional ethics to effect social change among social workers in front-line, supervisory, managerial, and leadership positions.

¨ Research and scholarship that advances applied knowledge and generates evidence-based strategies to resolve problems between people and their social environments at the local, state, national, and global levels.

¨ Public service that aids in the dissemination of knowledge and evidence-based strategies. 

¨ Collaborations and partnerships with communities, agencies, and organizations in response to the needs of constituents.

Three Letters of Reference:

¨ letters of recommendation should be obtained from faculty and professionals familiar with the applicant’s academic competence and/or professional work experience. 

Applicants who have graduated from college within the last 5 years should submit at least one reference from a professor or an official of the degree-granting institution. 

Those with employment experience in the social services or a related field should submit at least one reference from a supervisor or administrator at their place of employment.

Resume: 

¨ A current professional resume is required. 

Statement of Goals:

¨  A statement of professional plans and goals is an important component of the admissions application in Social Work. It provides an opportunity for the applicant to share her/his motivation for pursuing graduate study in the field of Social Work, relevant personal and professional experiences, and knowledge of diversity and social justice. This essay is evaluated based on the following criteria: ability to reflect on and summarize significant and relevant experiences; ability to conceptualize and think critically; and writing proficiency.

¨  An essay of 4-6 pages (double-spaced, 12-point font, with name and page numbers in the header) should be composed in which the applicant reflects on the following areas:

¨  Reasons for undertaking graduate study in Social Work at Temple

¨  Significant experiences (work, volunteer, community, and/or field placement) with people of various ethnic, religious, national origin, social class, gender, sexual orientation, and/ or racial backgrounds and the impact/relevance of those experiences¨ A population and/or social problem that is of special interest and the reasons for that interest

¨  Issues of social justice as it relates to this population and/or problem

¨ 先修课： Social Work education draws heavily from the rich and broad foundation provided by a liberal arts curriculum. All applicants are expected to have completed an undergraduate course of study reflecting this liberal arts foundation.

¨ GPA: The minimum acceptable undergraduate GPA is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or 3.5 in the last 2 years of study.

¨ TOEFL: 79

¨ Deadline: March 15

¨ F同学，中国传媒大学 新闻专业，GPA3.0，T80，中华慈善总会实习

转专业&先修课

¨ 大原则：任何专业的学生都可以申请社会工作，但先修课要求sociology, economics, psychology, statistics等。

¨ 很少有申请者为理工科专业，大多申请者是文商科或社科类专业，比如社会工作、公共管理、英语、新闻、社会学、政治学、经济学、心理学、教育等。

¨ 比较有竞争优势的专业背景为社会工作、社会学、经济学、教育类、心理学、公共管理专业。

Application Component

¨ 学校背景：不敏感，不像其他热门专业那样，社工即便是顶级学校也并非只录取国内顶级985院校的学生。

¨ GPA：一般重要，3.5（Top50）–3.0(Top100)–2.75(Top200)

¨ TOEFL：一般重要，105（Top30）–95（Top50）–85（Top80）–80（Top200）

¨ GRE：没有作用

¨ 实习：非常重要

¨ 文书：非常重要

去哪实习？

¨ 社工事务所

¨ 各类志愿者

¨ 支医、支教

¨ 自闭症儿童康复中心

¨ 民政局

¨ 敬老院

¨ 红十字会

¨ 等等。。。

文书（非常重要！）

¨ CV：1-2页，重点描绘实习经历，侧重点为实习单位、项目、时间、自己的角色

¨ RL：3封，授课老师*1+实习带队人*2。重点推荐申请者在实习中的Performance, 侧重passionate, professional, sacrifice, emotion.

¨ PS:  2-5页

¨ Essay：

¨ (1) 分析当前的某个社会热点问题，你的看法和解决方案

¨ (2) 职业目标，及硕士学习对实现其的作用

¨ (3) 为什么选择我们学校

¨ (4) 描述你对社工专业的热爱

¨ (5) 什么样的经历或事情使你决心投身社工事业

¨ (6) 你对社会工作事业的看法，你认为它是一个什么样的职业，你最愿意服务哪类人群

¨ (7) 描述一段你参与过的社工经历

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