Seeking: social work professionals We’re currently writing an article that focuses on affordable bachelor’s-level social work programs delivered online. To strengthen this page, we’re gathering expert guidance from social work professionals, educators, and supervisors. Your perspective would help students move beyond tuition numbers and better understand how to evaluate a program's quality. Please include a LinkedIn profile with your responses: 1. From your perspective, what do students most misunderstand about social work as a career? 2. Many students on this page are prioritizing low tuition because entry-level social work salaries can be modest. From your experience, how much does the cost of a BSW matter in the long run? 3. Field education is a major component of BSW programs. From an employer or supervisor standpoint, what separates a strong undergraduate field placement from a weak one? 4. Are there particular types of field settings (child welfare, healthcare, community nonprofits, corrections, etc.) that tend to prepare graduates better for entry-level roles? 5. Online social work degrees are far more common than they were a decade ago. In your experience, how are online BSW degrees viewed by employers today? 6. What piece of advice would you give to a student who feels called to social work but is anxious about finances and long-term sustainability in the field?