3 Offers - UCLA MSW, SDSU MFT, CSU East Bay MSW

College Search & Selection
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<p>Which would be the best decision? Here is my situation. I am not well off financially and so I am wondering what would be the best option for me. Honestly, I don't mind either MSW or MFT because my main goal is to have a private practice later on. I know that it takes 3200 hours after graduation to earn an LCSW, but I am willing to put in the time to get licensed. Is anyone on here familiar with these three programs? I know that SDSU's MFT program does not provide paid internship, but I am unsure if UCLA's MSW program will place me into a paying position. I really like UCLA's MSW program because it has both a micro and macro track that students can choose from. The only thing is that UCLA is more expensive than the other state schools and rent in the area is a little expensive. I am looking into CSU East Bay because it is closer to home and so I can save on rent. So to sum it up:</p>

<p>Does UCLA's MSW program place students into paid positions?</p>

<p>What would be, in your professional opinion, the best school to pick out of these three?</p>

<p>Do any MFT's wish that they had taken the MSW route?</p>

<p>Do any MSW's wish that they had taken the MFT route?</p>

<p>Is it true that MSW's have a greater advantage in terms of job opportunities than MFT's in California?</p>

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<p>DO NOT go to any!! CAL STATE U. they are impacted and kids can’t get their classes. it’s taking 5 to 7 years for anyone to graduate, only Cal Poly SLO is better, cause it’s CA Crown Jewel but not much, UCLA is a nightmare right now for getting courses: if yougo do as many AP’s as possible, like either summer school for some or AP: Art History you only need a 3, Physics 3, Mandarin 3: these are my son’s May AP’s for UC, already 4’s and 5’s in AP B/C calc, Eng lang/comp, us history, world history…</p>

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<p>you better figure out the MFT and MSW pronto ! get out the phone book and start calling therapists and ask and call places you might envision working and ask.</p>

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<p>Thank you for helping me with my question. I do appreciate your time. I believe that these three programs will be in cohort style so choosing classes shouldn’t be an issue for me. I am really hoping to hear more answers from those who are already in the field, but you are right, I should call them and ask them, especially if I don’t get the information I need from these forums.</p>