The MSW program foundation courses are designed
to provide students with opportunities to develop generalist
practice skills by meeting the following objectives. Upon
completion of the foundation curriculum, graduates will be able
to:
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Apply the social work generalist perspective
to practice with individuals, families, groups, communities
and organizations
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Demonstrate beginning level of cultural
understanding appropriate to the practice setting
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Practice without discrimination with respect to
client’s age, class, color, culture, disability, ethnicity,
family structure, gender, marital status, national origin, race,
religion, sex, and sexual orientation
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Communicate effectively across client systems
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Understand and demonstrate the importance of
confidentiality with respect to clients
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Practice consistent with the value base and ethical
guidelines of the profession
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Use supervision and consultation appropriate to
effective and ethical practice
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Work constructively within an organization
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Seek organizational change when necessary
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Apply critical thinking skills to generalist practice
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Can demonstrate understanding of mechanisms that influence
policies
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Understand how the history of the social welfare system has
influenced the development of the current social welfare system
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Analyze the impact of social welfare policies on client systems
of all sizes
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Understand the forms and mechanisms of oppression and
discrimination
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Use theoretical frameworks supported by empirical evidence to
understand interactions between or among individuals, families, groups,
organizations and communities
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Design and carry out an evaluation of one’s own practice
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Demonstrate the ability to conduct client assessment with
appreciation for the importance of strength perspective in the planned change
process.
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Demonstrate the ability to practice interventions with
appreciation for the importance of strength perspective in the planned change
process.
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Apply research findings to practice
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Use understanding of human bio-psycho-social-spiritual
development across the life-span in assessment.
