03-31-2024, 04:31 PM
Hi , I would truly appreciate your guidance. I have been in the Clinical Research arena for 30 years but would like to make a career switch to counseling/therapy . I have no degree so would need to start fresh - from 0!.
In North Carolina I have the option of BSW that has a path to licensure as a "therapist" but ultimately I think I would like to go onto a MSW as I would like to have my own practice and work within hospitals ( including VA - and I read that government institutions would require Masters at minimum) . I am looking to incorporate certain modalities into therapy - example EFT, Hypnotherapy etc.
Do you think a path to MSW would be feasible with one of the Big Three as a starting point?
Only issue is - MATH - arghhh ... I can do basics and may do ok with stats etc as I have worked with some of that over the year in my roles but I literally have grade 8 math!
Suggestions and thoughts would be appreciated.
Your Location: NC, USA
Your Age:52
What kind of degree do you want?:Ultimately Masters in Social Work but BA could be in Social Work or BA in Psy
Current Degree, Credits ( of any sort): None , although I have worked in the clinical research field in South Africa, UK and USA for 30 years. I have certificates in pharmacology from South Africa but it's not something that could transfer as it was standalone certificates and doubt I could reach the relevant College at this point.
Budget: Overall - BA/MSW : Do you think $20,000 would do it? I would like to cashflow this where possible
Commitments: Work as consultant so I limit work to 40hrs a week, Single so my time is almost my own
Dedicated time to study: 15-20hrs a week easily ( 2-3 hrs a evening and 10hrs over weekends)
Timeline: I want to finish as fast as possible
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: None
In North Carolina I have the option of BSW that has a path to licensure as a "therapist" but ultimately I think I would like to go onto a MSW as I would like to have my own practice and work within hospitals ( including VA - and I read that government institutions would require Masters at minimum) . I am looking to incorporate certain modalities into therapy - example EFT, Hypnotherapy etc.
Do you think a path to MSW would be feasible with one of the Big Three as a starting point?
Only issue is - MATH - arghhh ... I can do basics and may do ok with stats etc as I have worked with some of that over the year in my roles but I literally have grade 8 math!
Suggestions and thoughts would be appreciated.
Your Location: NC, USA
Your Age:52
What kind of degree do you want?:Ultimately Masters in Social Work but BA could be in Social Work or BA in Psy
Current Degree, Credits ( of any sort): None , although I have worked in the clinical research field in South Africa, UK and USA for 30 years. I have certificates in pharmacology from South Africa but it's not something that could transfer as it was standalone certificates and doubt I could reach the relevant College at this point.
Budget: Overall - BA/MSW : Do you think $20,000 would do it? I would like to cashflow this where possible
Commitments: Work as consultant so I limit work to 40hrs a week, Single so my time is almost my own
Dedicated time to study: 15-20hrs a week easily ( 2-3 hrs a evening and 10hrs over weekends)
Timeline: I want to finish as fast as possible
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: None
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