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Keuka College – The Optimal Path to an Online Master of Social Work

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With CSWE Accreditation, Keuka College offers students fully online coursework and clinical placement services.

Keuka College is a New York-based online educational institution offering students premium online classroom education and experiential learning opportunities. Its traditional and advanced online Master of Social Work programs are designed to prepare the student to become a licensed clinical social worker.

In addition to serving individuals in need, social workers are also known to work as activists who champion change in political and social policies that may overlook marginalized groups in society. Social workers are passionate about making an impact and changing the lives of these underserved groups through advocacy and support.

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for social workers is expected to increase 12% by 2030. With a rise in demand and the growing need for mental health practitioners, ensuring these positions are filled by qualified and prepared individuals is paramount. Social workers face many challenges as they are called to advocate for the individuals of disadvantaged communities. With an ongoing opportunity for social workers to make an impact in both their communities and on a global scale, equipping social work students with the knowledge and skills they need to face these challenges paves a path to a better future. 

Considering the at-risk, marginalized and general vulnerability of the individuals and communities that are in need of a social worker’s assistance, quality professional in-class and on-field training is necessary. One of the greatest investments an aspiring social worker can consider is registering for Keuka College's Online Master of Social Work program. 

Driven by its mission “to bring strength to its nation while helping humanity”, Keuka College offers two types of clinical social work programs — an advanced standing track and a traditional track. The traditional track MSW is tailored for students who have a prior bachelor’s degree in another field of study and want to pursue a career in social work. In such cases, the program will take students about three years. 

The Online MSW-Advanced Track is for individuals who already have a bachelor’s degree in social work and are looking to further their careers and advance their skills in clinical practice. The duration of the Online Advanced MSW Program is one year and seven months. 

One of the requirements to become a licensed clinical social worker is to have at least 900 hours of field experience. Keuka College helps its students tackle this requirement by offering online MSW programs that allow students  the flexibility to study part-time while getting field experience in the real world. Additionally, students will benefit from a field placement team that works to secure quality placement sites, taking into consideration the students’ educational goals, desired practice specialty and schedules. This takes time, pressure and work off the students as the field placement team confirms each selected site meets CSWE accreditation standards and approves the instructors before field work begins. Students can focus instead on their coursework and thrive during the program. 

Students will be well equipped to pursue licensure as a clinical social worker, allowing them to serve as mental health providers and accept insurance referrals. The versatile social work knowledge provided by Keuka College translates to a range of generalist roles and leadership positions including, but not limited to, agency executive director or administrator, family social worker, medical social worker, psychotherapist, school social worker, substance abuse counselor and youth services advocate.

Keuka College’s Online Master of Social Work program trains students in assessing, diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental illness and other forms of emotional and behavioral disturbances.  Keuka College is one of the first higher learning institutions in New York to offer programming with adult students in mind. This method of teaching, andragogy, is the art and science of helping adults learn. To enable students to focus on their work, studies and gaining clinical competencies, the institution’s field placement teams support students by finding experiential learning sites in their respective communities.

About Keuka College: 

Founded in 1980, Keuka College is a private undergraduate and graduate residential college located on the shores of Keuka Lake in the Finger Lakes region of New York State. It is a Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) accredited institute offering CSWE Accredited Social Work Programs online. For more information, visit Keuka College's website onlinedegrees.keuka.edu.

Contact information:

Keuka College
Kevin Frisch
Director of Communications and Media Relations
kfrisch@keuka.edu

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Address:141 Central Avenue
City: Keuka Park
State: NY 14478
Country: United States
Website: https://onlinedegrees.keuka.edu/



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