Personal/Professional Goals Initially, I became interested in the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at Walden University, meeting a representative from Walden, after having had the privilege of being chosen by Georgia. Faculty from GSU State University will be participating in the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) in Denver, Colorado 2015. My interest grew after researching the program's curriculum for "Advanced Clinical Practice" which teaches the development of therapeutic skills. Additionally, as I will soon graduate from SSG in Spring 2016 with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), my eligibility to participate in advanced standing is greater than before; Walden offers this option. Most importantly, Walden University is CSWE accredited. After graduation, I would like to advance my career in the role of a mental health provider with the goal of providing services that will improve the client's psychological, physical, and social functioning, with a commitment to designing a private practice a once approved and acquired. additional expertise in the field. I was inspired to become a social worker because it gives me the opportunity to offer theory-based methods coupled with hope, resources, alternatives, and more to underserved people. I immediately understood that to be effective in practice, I had to master my profession. Further explaining, especially as a clergy affiliate, the countless opportunities to provide guidance to those in need of an advocate, resources, hope, and behavior modification, is my reality; this list is not exhaustive. The problems were often multiple, but my job was unique. It was vital to operate from a position of strength in order to secure middle of paper...... What interests me about Walden is that he came highly recommended by members faculty at Georgia State University in addition to its "alumni. Additionally, I was intrigued by its findings which will in turn prepare me for legal and ethical standards, advocacy, and evidence-based research, to name a few, finally, I was captivated by the longevity of the forty-five-year-old university preparing students for the helping profession, again, in addition to being CSWE J accredited. I mostly chose online classes to accommodate my work schedule as I am a non-traditional student. I am very familiar and experienced with online classes. Although it was a challenge, I was successful in my attempts. over the years I am very disciplined and focused with the ability to complete various assigned tasks. For this reason, I am ready to step into the online world at Walden University...