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I'm interested in becoming an LCSW specifically to practice psychotherapy, and perhaps (one day) in a private practice. I am undergraduate at a well-ranked university with a 3.7 GPA as a philosophy major and psychology minor. If I were to apply to MSW programs, I would like to apply to those that are most clinical -- Smith, NYU, and Hunter (with Hunter, I am actually not so sure how clinical it is so if anyone has any information that would be greatly appreciated). I am concerned with how much experience (work, life, internships) is desired from an MSW program. Clinical work is tough, so I understand the importance of experience, but it also seems that, after the BA, a masters is the next step. I would rather devote my early life to education than to continue education as an adult, especially since I (without a doubt) would want to do further education at a psychotherapy (probably analytic) institute if I were to pursue this line of work.
How common is it for undergraduates to apply immediately after graduation to MSW programs? Are there a lot of young MSW students? Do you need much work experience? And, generally speaking, how young is too young, in your personal opinion to be a therapist?
Any information would be of help. sorry for so many questions.
How common is it for undergraduates to apply immediately after graduation to MSW programs? Are there a lot of young MSW students? Do you need much work experience? And, generally speaking, how young is too young, in your personal opinion to be a therapist?
Any information would be of help. sorry for so many questions.