I need the letter of intent to be no more than 5 pages and make sure it follows all of the guidelines of the following……….
The LSU School of Social Work seeks MSW applicants who wish to work
with individuals representing diverse populations, as well as those who
are impoverished, marginalized, and vulnerable. Applicants should
exhibit a strong potential for developing ethical and professional
competencies and demonstrate the academic abilities needed to perform at
the graduate level. Applicants should demonstrate a readiness to engage
in classes and the field internship, as both are important components
of the MSW degree.
The MSW Letter of Intent (LOI) is a critical
part of the application process. Reviewers will consider both the
content and the writing skills of the applicant. Respond to all points 1 thru 7 listed below in paragraph format using the headings provided.
The length of your LOI should be approximately 3-5 typed and
double-spaced pages using a 12-point font. It should not exceed 5 pages
in length. Once completed, the LOI should be uploaded electronically to
the Graduate School Admissions Portal.
Understanding the Profession
The
social work profession is guided by the National Association of Social
Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and it serves as a guide to the everyday
professional conduct of social workers. https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English
After
reviewing the NASW Code of Ethics Core Values, discuss a core value
that you have demonstrated in the past, as well as a core value that you
would like to develop while completing the MSW program. Please use
specific examples.
The NASW Code of Ethics includes working with
diverse populations and communities whose values and beliefs may be
different from yours. Discuss two previous experiences that are relevant
to individual differences and/or diversity, as described within the
NASW Code of Ethics.
Describe a specific aspect or issue in social work that interests you most and explain how you became interested in this issue.
Experience Related to Social Work
Discuss
any volunteer/unpaid staff or paid experiences in human services,
community work, or any other experiences that have contributed to your
choice of social work as a profession. What specifically influenced your
decision to pursue a Master of Social Work degree at LSU?
Briefly
describe your professional goals. Consider your own strengths and what
you would need to learn or develop to become an effective social worker.
Graduate School Readiness & Field Education Requirements
Graduate
school is academically challenging and time intensive, requiring
students to manage their personal and professional commitments
(employment) to meet the demands of the program. LSU defines a credit hour
as one hour of learning inside the classroom and 2 hours of learning
outside the classroom for each class session. This means that each
3-credit-hour MSW course is equivalent to 9 hours of learning per week
for semester-long courses; 18 hours per week for 7-week courses; and 27
hours of learning per week for 5-week courses. Please discuss how
you plan to fulfill the course work component of the program considering
your current and future personal and professional commitments.
All
MSW programs require experiential learning via field education courses
that take place in an agency setting, which is an integral component of
the MSW degree. Due to the experiential nature and supervision
requirements mandated by the Council on Social Work Education (the
national accrediting body for social work education), field education courses must be completed in an agency setting during normal business hours, typically 8-5 for 16-18 hours per week, or at a maximum of 40 hours per week to ensure that your field internship is a successful part of your educational experience.
Please visit link here to watch the required video on the LSU School of Social Work Program’s Field Education Requirements and Criteria prior to completing your application.
Your
completed application acknowledges acceptance of the conditions of the
responsibilities certifying understanding of the terms and expectations
(final step).
