What do you want to be when you grow up

Please address the following points in your written statement: Please address each prompt separately. If you choose to share your personal experience(s), please respond to the questions as they relate to social work rather than the details of your personal journey.

What volunteer, personal or work experiences have influenced your choice to become a professional social worker?

The social work profession is based on values and ethics related to diversity and social justice. Considering this, what is a social issue that stirs your interest/passion? (Please reflect on a personal experience or something that you may have witnessed).

In your opinion, why is this topic important for social workers and what are some potential ways to address the issue? What are your professional goals upon earning your master’s degree in social work?

Describe any anticipated work, social, family or community commitments that may have a bearing on your ability to carry out graduate study. Please consider how you plan to meet the practicum commitment of 15 hours per week of practicum study while enrolled in the program each academic year. Is there anything additional you would like us to know about your education or background as we consider your application? If so, please state it briefly. o If you are applying to transfer from another graduate social work program, explain why. Please explain why you feel you are an ideal candidate for the Low Residency Program. How do you think this program meets your educational and professional goals? If you have completed an online course in the past, please provide details of your experience. Given that the Low Residency Program is based on students’ comfort with digital learning technology, please explain your readiness for this program.

 

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” This is the question that most children start getting from as early as 5 years old. Most kids promptly answer that question and say that they want to be a firefighter, a doctor, or a movie star. When I was asked this question,

Social Issue: Lack of access to social services within the Hispanic community. Often because of language barriers. Being Hispanic myself  have had to advocate for many of my clients when they are being treated unfairly by the justice system. It is often the case that because a person does not speak English they do not fully comprehend the severity of things.

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