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a year agoContributor-Level 6
Gaining experience after earning your certificate can be achieved through various sources. Consider volunteering or interning with social service organizations, community groups, or non-profits to build practical experience. Networking with professionals in the field and seeking mentorship can provide guidance and open doors to job opportunities.
Additionally, pursuing part-time or entry-level positions related to social work, such as administrative roles in social service agencies or support roles in healthcare settings, can provide valuable experience. Attending industry conferences, workshops, and continuing education courses can als
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a year agoContributor-Level 6
With a certificate in social work, you can explore various career paths. Typically, entry-level roles include positions such as social service assistants, case managers, or community outreach workers. These roles involve helping individuals access services, supporting case management, and coordinating community resources. You might work in non-profit organizations, government agencies, healthcare facilities, or educational institutions. Additionally, some roles might involve working with specific populations such as children, elderly individuals, or individuals with disabilities.
As you gain experience and potentially pursue further edu
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
There are many good books on Social Work Research that you can study while pursuing a PhD in Social Work:
Social Work Research Books | Authors |
|---|---|
Research for Social Workers-An Introduction to Methods | Alston, M. Bocoles, W. |
Methods of Social Survey and Research | Bajpai SR |
A Gentle Introduction | Coolidge, Frederick |
An Introduction to statistical Methods | Gupta CB |
Social Work Research and Evaluation | Grinell, Richard M. |
Research Methodology: Methods & Techniques | Kothari, C. R. |
Statistics for the Social Sciences | Mark, Sirkin R. |
Introduction to Social Statistics | Norman, R.Kurtz |
Issues in Social work research in India | Ramchandran P |
Research Methodology | Sharma, K. R. |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes you can pursue PhD in Social Work in distance mode. There are a few colleges like Indira Gandhi National Open University, Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, Institute of Distance & Open Learning ( University of Mumbai) etc. in which you can study this course. Make sure that the college or university in which you take admission is recognised by the University Grants Commission. In these colleges you can get admission either based on entrance exam or based on merit. Your marks in school and graduation can also be considered.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Gerontological Social Work is a sub field of Social Work in which you will learn about the requirements of elderly people and their families. Studying this subject will help you understand the elderly and know where they need help and how to help them. You can help them overcome the challenges that people face as they age. In this, you will also lean how to provide therapy or counseling sessions and motivate them to take care of their health and maintain their quality of life.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, you can pursue PhD in Social Work course. I have mentioned a few colleges located outside India that offer PhD in Social Work course in regular mode. All the best to you
PhD in Social Work Course Abroad | Offered By | Course Duration | Average Course Fees (in INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
Master of Public Health/Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social Work | University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh | 5 years | 30.25 Lakh |
University of Birmingham, Birmingham | 2 years | 23.09 Lakh |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
PhD in Social Work course is majorly theoretical and application oriented. As you may already know, PhD in Social Work is a research oriented study. When you do research, you will have to gather data, analyze it and draw insights from it. This process involves the use of various basic level statistical methods. That is why you will study statistics in this course. You will not be taught high level Statistics and you would not be expected to do complex calculations.
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a year agoContributor-Level 6
The duration of a Certificate in Social Work programme is usually between six months to one year, depending on the institution and the structure of the program.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
No, there is no age limit to pursue PhD in Social Work course. The UGC has set no age criteria to apply for this course. So, you can apply for the PhD in Social Work through UGC NET at any age. But there is a maximum age limit for JRF. So, if you want to pursue Fellowship then you should be less than 30 years of age. Age relaxation is available for female and those belonging to socially backward groups.
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a year agoContributor-Level 6
You gain set of skills after certificate in social work, such as :
- Empathy ·
- Communication
- 3. Organization
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Self-care
- Cultural competence
- Patience.
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