MSW Program Rankings - Rating the Schools For Your Social Work Education

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You've decided you want a challenging and rewarding career in the field of social work. You are going to further your education and are planning on studying for a Master's in Social Work (MSW). You might even have an idea of where you want to attend college. Before deciding where you want to go to school, take a look at the MSW program rankings. Not all schools are the same and finding out what schools are at the top of the list should factor into your decision. However, don't only use this as your guide as there are many excellent teachers in different schools all over the country. The five best rated schools for MSW are:

1. Washington University in St Louse, MO - Offers a MSW as well as a doctorate, and Master of Public Health. Students can also complete a dual degree in MSW/MPH.

2. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - This school also offers a msw degree,doctorate as well as a dual doctorate. The dual doctorate is for social work and then further concentration in psychology, political science, sociology, anthropology, or economics.

3. University of Chicago IL - Offers Master of Arts in instead of MSW, however this degree is recognized as an alternative degree, especially since it is one of the top programs for social work.

4. Columbia University New York, NY - Offers the MSW as well as a doctorate program.

5. University of Washington in Seattle- has both the MSW and the doctorate program.

Remember that rankings are not the only factor to make a judgment. Look at the faculty and what their specializations are. Do they match your own interests? Have you read a book by someone who teaches at a university and you'd like to study with that individual? If so, that may be a school that would strongly interest you, even if it is not in a top five or top ten list for social work education programs.

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