Why I Want To Be A Master In Social Work

The Master Plan
There are several reasons for my interest in completing a Master’s degree in Social Work.
I have worked as a Licensed Bachelor Social Worker for over twenty-six years. It has always been my desire to become a Licensed Master Social Worker. My decision to pursue a Master of Social Work was influenced by my self-confidence to support and assist others, and my passion for making life easier for others. Presently, I hold the title of Social Worker II, with State Public Health. As a Licensed Master Social Worker, I will have the opportunity to advance to a Social Worker III and IV, and receive a promotion as a supervisor.
A majority of agencies require a Master’s degree even for jobs that only require bachelor’s degree. In
It will definitely make my application stand out for many jobs, and open doors to many career options that might otherwise been closed. Obtaining a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree will help me to provide quality service to my fellow citizens.
There are several things that motivated me to obtain a master’s degree. It has always been my desire to become a Licensed Master Social Worker. My decision to pursue a Master of Social Work was influenced by my passion to help others. Being a single parent, and life challenges motivated me to pursue a Master in Social Work, as well.
There were several social issues that influenced my decision to enter the Social Work profession. However, teen pregnancy and high school dropouts were highly instrumental, in my decision to become a Social Worker. I developed an interest in Teen Pregnancy during my Senior Internship, while working in Child Protective Services, at Macon County Department of Human Resources. I worked with children who were abused, neglected and placed in Foster Care. While working with this population, I noticed a high percentage of teen pregnancy, which resulted to single parenting, as well as high school
Social Workers are truly devoted to making a difference. Social Workers are skilled to help people work through their emotions, help them develop coping strategies and modify to their environments. Social Workers also focus on adapting their environment to the client. Social Work is a diverse career. As a Social Worker, there is a wide range of job opportunities.
Working in Public Health has also influenced my decision to pursue a Master of Social Work. As a License Bachelor Social Worker, I provide service as a Social Worker II. With a Master in Social Work, there would be a promotion to Social Worker III and IV, and be promoted to a supervisor. I am aware of many Social Workers who became employed with Public Health since my employment with Public Health, who were promoted to supervisor, because they obtained a Master of Social Work. This has been a major motivation.
Obtaining a Master of Social Work (MSW) will give me an opportunity to pursue many different careers in Social Work. With an MSW, I will be able apply for the more advanced Social Work.
Many of my peers have also been my motivation to receive a Master of Social Work. Many of my friends and sorority sisters have master degree and are pursuing a doctorate