MSW Foundation Field Practicum Objectives The objectives align with CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) and the WCU Social Work Program Competencies and Practice Behaviors. These 10 competencies and the corresponding 41 practice behaviors are reflected in the MSW-F Teaching and Learning Contract that each student will develop with their Field Instructor. Identify as a social worker and conduct themselves accordingly. Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice. Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments. Engage diversity and differences in practice. Advance Human Rights and social and economic justice. Engage in research-informed practice and practice informed research. theories and knowledge of human behavior in the social environment. Engage in policy practice to advance social and economic well-being and to deliver effective social work services. Recognize and respond to the changing contexts that affect all levels of practice. 10. Engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. MSW Concentration Field Practicum Objectives The objectives below align with CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) and the WCU Social Work Program Competencies and Practice Behaviors. These 10 competencies and corresponding 23 practice behaviors are reflected in the MSW-C Teaching and Learning Contract that each student will develop with their Field Instructor. 1. Identify as a social worker and conduct themselves accordingly. Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice. Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments. 4. Engage diversity and differences in practice. 5. Advance Human Rights and social and economic justice. 6. Engage in research-informed practice and practice informed research. Apply theories and knowledge of human behavior in the social environment.
MSW Foundation Field Practicum Objectives The objectives align with CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) and the WCU Social Work Program Competencies and Practice Behaviors. These 10 competencies and the corresponding 41 practice behaviors are reflected in the MSW-F Teaching and Learning Contract that each student will develop with their Field Instructor. Identify as a social worker and conduct themselves accordingly. Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice. Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments. Engage diversity and differences in practice. Advance Human Rights and social and economic justice. Engage in research-informed practice and practice informed research. theories and knowledge of human behavior in the social environment. Engage in policy practice to advance social and economic well-being and to deliver effective social work services. Recognize and respond to the changing contexts that affect all levels of practice. 10. Engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. MSW Concentration Field Practicum Objectives The objectives below align with CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) and the WCU Social Work Program Competencies and Practice Behaviors. These 10 competencies and corresponding 23 practice behaviors are reflected in the MSW-C Teaching and Learning Contract that each student will develop with their Field Instructor. 1. Identify as a social worker and conduct themselves accordingly. Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice. Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments. 4. Engage diversity and differences in practice. 5. Advance Human Rights and social and economic justice. 6. Engage in research-informed practice and practice informed research. Apply theories and knowledge of human behavior in the social environment.
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