What's the best social worker qualification?

i live in australia and plan to study to obtain a degree in social work. there are many different degree to choose from. They are:





Bachelor of Social Work


Bachelor of Social Work and Social Planning


Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services)


Bachelor of Social Science





which one will give me greater recognition, pay and job opportunity?





-thanks

What's the best social worker qualification?
Well the best social worker qualification is really the Master of social work (MSW)





Now the BSS is NOT a social work qualification. Only the BSW and the BSW/SP are social work qualifications.





Both are equally respectable. However two is usually better than one in giving you more options. The social planning will open up more jobs in the area of policy, so if this is an interest of yours then I would go for that optoin. DA
Reply:Just as a layperson, I would think that the Bachelor of Social Work and Social Planning would allow one to be more marketable. The 'bachelor of social science' is not as specific and specialized, if you will. In the US, however, to have the most opportunities and increased pay, one typically would obtain a master's degree in social work and then take the licensing and certification exam for the credentials of LCSW (licensed clinical social worker), MSW (master's in social work). The LCSW may have their own practice and is eligible for reimbursement from certain types of health insurance. Wish you the best!

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