Direct Practice Interests of Entering MSW Students

Abstract

This survey assesses the practice interests and aspirations of 257 entering direct practice students in 8 MSW programs. Its findings suggest that the majority of these students seek the MSW degree as a route to becoming psychotherapists in private practice and that they have little commitment to social work’s mission, dual focus, or distinctive functions and clientele. The implications of these findings are explored.

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