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Program
Goal 1: |
The Union College Social Work Program will provide a foundation of generalist knowledge which the student can utilize in building competent practice. |
From our social work program mission: “train competent generalist practitioners”. |
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Program Objective 2. Practice within the values and ethics of the social work profession and with an understanding of and respect for the positive value of diversity. | |
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Program Objective 13. Apply a Christian perspective to social problems, social work practice and to promote the worth of all people. | ||
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Program Goal 2: |
The Union College Social Work Program will assist students in assimilating the values necessary for successful social work practice.
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From our social work program mission: “value service, social justice, human rights and self-determination”. |
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Program Objective 4. Understand the forms and mechanisms of oppression and discrimination and the strategies of change that advance social and economic justice. | |
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Program Objective 5. Understand the history of the social work profession and its current structures and issues. | ||
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Program Objective 7. Apply knowledge of bio-psycho-social variables that affect individual development and behavior, and use theoretical frameworks to understand the interactions among individuals and social systems (i.e., families, groups, organizations, and communities). | ||
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Program Objective 8. Analyze the impact of social policies on client systems, workers, and agencies. | ||
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Program Objective 9. Evaluate research studies and apply findings to practice, and, under supervision, evaluate their own practice interventions and those of other relevant systems. | ||
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Program Goal 3: |
The Union College Social Work Program will provide the opportunity for students to develop professional generalist practice skills. |
From our social work program mission: “agents of change for individuals, families, and communities” |
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Program Objective 1. Apply critical thinking skills within the context of professional social work practice. | |
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Program Objective 3. Demonstrate the professional use of self. | ||
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Program Objective 6. Apply the knowledge and skills of generalist social work to practice with systems of all sizes. | ||
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Program Objective 10. Use communication skills differentially with a variety of client populations, colleagues, and members of the community. | ||
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Program Objective 11. Use supervision appropriate to generalist practice. | ||
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Program Objective 12. Function within the structure of organizations and service delivery systems and, under supervision, seek necessary organizational change. | ||
