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GENERAL ADMISSION |
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TUIITION & FINANICAL AID |
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EARLY ADMISSION |
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FIELD WORK INTERNSHIPS |
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You should choose Smith
because we are the leader in clinical social work education.
For more than 85 years, we've provided graduate social work
education to men and women around the world. Our program
is internationally recognized for its dedication to and specialization
in clinical social work, and for our commitment to academic
excellence. A nationwide internship network that provides
us with the opportunity to affiliate only with the finest
training agencies compliments our rich curriculum. With a
student-faculty ratio of 1 to 4, our faculty are not only
highly accessible, they are also deeply interested in your
professional development. More than 5,000 graduates will
tell you that their degree from Smith has been a powerful
tool in their search for employment within the social work
profession and in their development as a social work leader.
While the deadline
for filing applications is February 21, early application
is strongly encouraged. Early decision and early review of
field placement and financial aid will be given to those
who submit a complete an application and all supporting materials
on or before January 5.
As the autobiographical
sketch is a very personal statement, the length of this assignment
varies by individual. The average sketch, however, ranges
from 6 - 12 pages (double spaced).
Those who complete
their application and their field placement form by January
5 will receive information about the geographic area of their
field placement by early February. Students applying after
the early acceptance date will be notified by April 30, providing
he/she has completed his/her field placement form and has
submitted their tuition deposit.
The process of assigning
field placements is a careful and thoughtful one designed
to match each student's educational needs with a specific
agency. Although the School is unable to guarantee a particular
geographic area for field placement, students are asked to
identify their preferred geographic choices. The School is
committed to taking into account the personal circumstances
of students when making placement decisions and works with
students to respond to these circumstances while at the same
time meeting their educational needs.
The School considers advanced
standing for BSW graduates of accredited programs who have
alsom completed at least 20 months of post baccalaureate experience in
human services.
No, but you may submit
them to strengthen your application if you would like.
Interviews are not
required. On occasion, the Admission Committee may request
an interview if they feel one would be helpful.
The field internship
is such that it would ideally be best to experience it without
the additional stress of an outside job. We are, however,
aware that a majority of our students take a part-time job
during their field placement.
We have an excellent
Career Development Office which offers a wide variety of services
dedicated to helping students find a job after graduation.
Experienced staff members provide resume and cover letter
review, on-campus workshops during the summer academic sessions,
and individual career counseling both on and off campus.
The Office also houses individual reference files, a career
resource library, and the Smith College Career Advisory Service,
a computerized network of 15,000 college and social work
alumni who have volunteered to advise other Smith students
and alumni about their work and post-Smith studies. Services
are free to students and graduates for two years following
graduation.
Health insurance is
required by all students attending our program. If you are
not currently covered, the School makes available a national
insurance plan at the cost of $3,432 (06-07) annually.
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