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1 KEUKA COLLEGE SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM STUDENT HANDBOOK You must be the change you wish to see in the world Gandhi

2 WELCOME TO SOCIAL WORK! Dear Student, Welcome to the Social Work Program at Keuka College. We are pleased that you have chosen this major, and are considering Social Work as a career choice. This Social Work Student Handbook, hereafter referred to as the Handbook, is designed specifically for Social Work majors to assist them in their understanding of the Social Work major and program requirements at Keuka College. These requirements fulfill both the needs of the Social Work Program at Keuka, as well as the requirements of our national accrediting body, the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). It will tell you about the mission, goals, objectives, and core values of the program. Besides being program requirements, we hope that these are ideals, values and skills, which are also learned and embraced by our majors. The Handbook further discusses the curriculum, field period and field practicum requirements, and the NASW Code of Ethics. Important copies of materials are found in the addendum section of this Handbook, and can be copied by students as needed. This Handbook helps students learn about the advising, and admissions process. It outlines the steps and criteria required in order for the student to become formally admitted to the Social Work major as well as policies and procedures for gate-keeping. The Handbook also gives students information about the various opportunities, resources, activities, programs and awards that are available through this major. Finally, you will find a section about your social work faculty and Division, and closes with a section on commonly asked questions about social work and the major. This Handbook is required reading for all social work majors. We hope you find this Handbook and its information a helpful resource as you prepare for this profession. Students are asked to read through the contents of this Handbook, and become familiar with its information. Each social work major will be asked to sign a statement of acknowledgement after reading and reviewing its contents. Students should retain one copy of this signed form for themselves, and will give one to their social work faculty adviser for their student record. If you have any questions about either the Handbook, or the Social Work Program, please feel free to discuss this with either your faculty members or your faculty adviser for further understanding. On behalf of the faculty and staff at Keuka College, we extend our welcome to you. We are here to assist and support you in your personal and professional efforts in becoming a social worker. We look forward to mentoring you in the years ahead, and as you embark on your journey to a becoming a BSW! Sincerely, The Social Work Faculty

3 Accreditation Keuka College has been accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. In addition, the Social Work program at Keuka College is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, (CSWE). The Social Work program at Keuka College graduated its first official majors in The program was first accredited by CSWE in 1982, with re-affirmations of accreditations in 1988, 1996, and in The latest reaffirmation is for eight (8) years and is set to begin in Graduates of accredited undergraduate social work programs may be eligible to receive advanced standing in various graduate social work programs, across the nation after obtaining their BSW degree. Acknowledgement of Thanks This version of the Keuka College Student Handbook is the result of much resource sharing and collaboration between our social work faculty and others. We wish to acknowledge and thank our colleagues at Columbia College in South Carolina, especially Dr. Diane Thompson for her discussions and sharing of their Social Work Program s Handbook. We would like to thank and acknowledge the late Dr. Kate Wambach and her colleagues at the University of Texas at Austin for their consultation and sharing of their BSW Program s Handbook. We also thank our colleague, Professor Helen Wadsworth from the Rochester Institute of Technology BSW program for her continued support and sharing of resources with our program, and our thanks and acknowledgement to the BSW faculty at Roberts Wesleyan College for their support and resources. Please note that, as with all Policy Manuals, this document is subject to change. As such, addendums and revisions to the Handbook will be offered periodically at the discretion of the Social Work Department and/or Keuka College. This Social Work Program Student Handbook was compiled by Scarlett A. Benjamin, CSW, and former Associate Professor of Social Work, Keuka College with current revisions by Warren Skye, Jr., LMSW, Associate Professor and Social Work Field Director. Revised

4 Keuka College Social Work Program Student Handbook Table of Contents Welcome Letter 2 Accreditation 3 I. Introduction 8 A. What is Social Work? 8 B. Purpose of Social Work 9 C. Values of Social Work 10 D. Definitions of Generalist Practice 11 E. Social Work Program Mission 11 F. The Keuka College Mission 16 G. Keuka College Educational Goals 17 H. Social Work Program and the Keuka College Mission and Vision 18 I. Social Work Program Goals 19 J. Consistency of Goals with Educational Policy 19 K. Social Work Program Objectives 21 L. Graduate Outcomes for Keuka College 25 M. Keuka College Statement on Nondiscrimination 34 N. Disability Statement 34 II. The Social Work Curriculum 36 A. Social Work Faculty Goals 36 B. Social Work Program based upon SWK Program Mission Statement 36 C. Social Work Program Conceptual Areas 36 1.Professional Development Values and Ethics Diversity 37 Revised

5 4. Social and Economic Justice At-Risk Populations Human Behavior and the Social Environment Social Welfare Policy and Services Social Work Practice Research Field Instruction/Practicum 38 D. Field Period 38 E. Social Work Curriculum Requirements for Major in Social Work Discussion of 4-year Sequence with Liberal Arts Curriculum year Sequence for Social Work Majors Discussion of 2-year/Transfer Sequences year Sequence for Transfers Senior Practicum Course Descriptions from Keuka Record for Social Work 48 III. Advisement 52 A. General Advising Information for Keuka College Students 52 B. Advising Information for Social Work Majors 56 C. Part-time and Full-time Student Status 56 D. Transfer Credit, Life/Work Experience 56 IV. Social Work Program Standards for Classroom Setting 57 A. Classroom Standards Attendance Emergencies Handbook Familiarization Reading Assignments Class Assignments and work quality Professional Demeanor Grading Basic Abilities Necessary to Acquire Professional Skills 58 Revised

6 9. Mental and Emotional Abilities Necessary for Performance in the Program and Professional Practice 59 V. Admission to the Social Work Program 60 A. Purpose 60 B. Assessing Potential and Motivation for Social Work 60 C. Admission Procedure 60 Stage 1 60 Stage 2 60 Stage 3 61 Stage 4 62 D. Admission Criteria Academic Standards Scholastic Standards Scholastic Performance Professional Standards 64 VI. Social Work Program Resources 67 A. Social Work resource room 67 B. Social Work specific library Holdings 67 VII. Student Development Opportunities 69 A. ROPES for Social Workers 69 B. Student Social Work Club (AFSW) 69 C. Phi Alpha National Social Work Honor Society 69 Alpha Theta Chapter of Keuka College D. Leadership and Academic Awards for the Social Work Program 70 E. Specialized learning opportunities 71 F. Social Work Program Advisory Council (SWAC) 72 And Student Representation G. National Association of Social Workers 73 H. Graduate School and Employment assistance 74 I. Student Evaluation of Courses, Instructors, and Practicum 74 Revised

7 VIII. Sexual Harassment Policy 75 IX. Special Actions and Procedures 76 A. Academic Dismissal 76 B. Dismissal for Personal Reasons 77 C. Letter of Warning 78 D. Dismissal from the Program 78 E. Grievance Procedure 78 X. Social Work Faculty and Related Information 80 XI. Student Questions and Answers 82 XII. Appendices 84 A. The NASW Code of Ethics B. Social Work Program Field Period Student Guide C. Guidelines for Writing in APA Style D. APA Bibliography Examples E. Social Work Advisee Check-sheet F. Grading of Written Work G. Agreement Form of Acknowledgement and Compliance H. Entry Level Professional Behavior Checklist I. Field Practicum application J. NASW Salary Survey K. Educational Policy Statement for Baccalaureate Degree Programs in Social Work Education Revised

8 I. Introduction The Social Work Faculty are pleased that you are considering entering the Social Work Program and we commit our support to you as you pursue this first step in your Social Work career. The faculty is here to assist you in your efforts to have an enriching and successful experience as a social work major. The social work major reflects many of the ideals of the mission of Keuka College and provides each student with the opportunity for intellectual and personal growth as you prepare for the multiple, changing roles as a social work practitioner. A. WHAT IS SOCIAL WORK? People often ask what social work is. Although there are variations in the definition of social work, it is essentially the process of helping people function effectively within their environments and improving the quality of life. Social workers can work with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations. Thus, social workers can be found in a variety of settings. These settings include the traditional settings such as schools, hospitals, children and youth services, mental health and counseling, employee assistance programs, chemical dependencies, corrections, and gerontological settings. However, social workers are also engaged in international work, employed by private businesses, hold political positions, administer agencies, are involved in education and prevention work, have private practices, serve on legislative committees, and advocacy organizations. They help to change, or make more effective social policy for people at local, national and international levels. The previously mentioned fields of practice are the core for the term Generalist and guide the educational efforts of the Keuka College Social Work Program. Social work is as diverse and exciting a field as you wish to make it! B. PURPOSE OF SOCIAL WORK Social work is unique as it differs from other disciplines such as psychology and sociology. While it incorporates theories from both of these disciplines, social work also has its own theoretical frameworks. The profession of social work focuses on the application of theories to practice with various populations and social issues. Social work addresses individual, family, group, and social problems from a broad perspective, emphasizes a solid foundation of knowledge and professional values, and advocates for improving the environments in which people live. The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is the national accrediting body for Social Work Educational Programs. In their section on Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards 2002, they define the purpose of social work and social work education as follows: Revised

9 1. PURPOSE 1.0 Purposes of the Social Work Profession The social work profession receives its sanction from public and private auspices and is the primary profession in the development, provision, and evaluation of social services Professional social workers are leaders in a variety of organizational settings and service delivery systems within a global context. The profession of social work is based on the values of service, social and economic justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, and integrity and competence in practice. With these values as defining principles, the purposes of social work are: To enhance human well being and alleviate poverty, oppression, and other forms of social injustice. To enhance the social functioning and interactions of individuals, families, groups. organizations, and communities by involving them in accomplishing goals. developing resources, and preventing and alleviating distress- To formulate and implement social policies, services, and programs that meet basic human needs and support the development of human capacities. To pursue policies, services, and resources through advocacy and social or political actions that promotes social and economic justice. To develop and use research, knowledge, and skills that advance social work practice. To develop and apply practice in the context of diverse cultures. 1.1 Purposes of Social Work Education The purposes of social work education are to prepare competent and effective professionals, to develop social work knowledge, and to provide leadership in the development of service delivery systems. Social work education is grounded in the profession's history, purposes, and philosophy and is based on a body of knowledge. values, and skills. Social work education enables students to integrate the knowledge, values, and skills of the social work profession for competent practice Achievement of Purposes Among its programs, which vary in design, structure, and objectives, social work education achieves these purposes through such means as: Providing curricula and teaching practices at the forefront of the new and changing knowledge base of social work and related disciplines. Providing curricula that build on a liberal arts perspective to promote breadth of knowledge, critical thinking, and communication skills. Revised

10 Developing knowledge. Keuka SWK Student Handbook Developing and applying instructional and practice-relevant technology. Maintaining reciprocal relationships with social work practitioners, groups, organizations, and communities. Promoting continual professional development of students, faculty, and practitioners. Promoting interprofessional and interdisciplinary collaboration. Preparing social workers to engage in prevention activities that promote well-being. Preparing social workers to practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Preparing social workers to evaluate the processes and effectiveness of practice. Preparing social workers to practice without discrimination, with respect, and with knowledge and skills related to clients' age, class, color, culture, disability, ethnicity, family structure, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, and sexual orientation. Preparing social workers to alleviate poverty, oppression, and other forms of social injustice. Preparing social workers to recognize the global context of social work practice. Preparing social workers to formulate and influence social policies and social work services in diverse political contexts. C. VALUES OF SOCIAL WORK A major requirement for a successful social work career is a deep concern for people. A social worker must genuinely care about the welfare of others, have a willingness to advocate for changes in political and other systems, and possess the ability to set aside prejudices in order to view each individual as a person of worth. Social workers believe in the ability of persons to change and grow, and are dedicated to the right of each individual to reach his/her potential. Another aspect that makes social work unique is its emphasis on certain principles and values. Professional values are delineated in the National Association of Social Worker (NASW) Code of Ethics (See Appendix A). This Code addresses the professional values that should be held by social workers and the standards for professional conduct as a practitioner. This Code along with other principles and methods of intervention stress the need for clients to be empowered so that Revised

11 they can be self sufficient, self determining and have opportunities for growth and healthy development. D. DEFINITION OF GENERALIST PRACTICE The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) requires all bachelors level programs to train their students in generalist social work practice. A generalist social worker is trained to use the problem solving process to assess and intervene in the problems confronting individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. As a generalist social worker the practitioner is usually the first to see clients as they enter a human service agency or program. It is necessary for the worker to competently assess clients needs and problems and to utilize a variety of skills, methods and roles in serving clients. (Zastrow, 1995). The generalist social worker practices within a systems ecological or person-in-environment framework. Essentially, this means that the social worker will expect to facilitate change in various systems. For example, working with a troubled teen may require individual work with the teen, intervention with the family, consultation with the school and advocacy for services with a mental health agency. Thus the generalist may carry out more than one role (e.g. broker, advocate, educator, case manager) for any one case. Students are also prepared to work with systems of various sizes: micro-systems (individuals), mezzo systems (families and groups), and macro systems (communities and organizations). This requires preparation for work in direct, one to one settings, as a group facilitator, community organizer or activist, or program developer among other roles. In essence, the knowledge and skills of the generalist are transferable from one setting to another and from one problem to another. (Zastrow, 1995). The problem solving approach (also referred to as the change process used by the generalist practitioner consists of a series of steps: - Engagement - Collection and assessment of data - Planning and Contracting - Implementation of a course of action - Evaluation - Termination and follow-up E. KEUKA COLLEGE SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM MISSION Statement of Mission The mission of the Keuka College Social Work Program has a dual focus of education and community service. The program promotes life long learning and professional development. The educational program prepares competent, value Revised

12 based generalist practitioners who are grounded in the history of the profession, and empirically based knowledge and skills. Through an active community presence on the part of the students, faculty, and alumni the program seeks to enrich the regional community and its delivery of human services. Appropriateness to level of practice preparation The Keuka College Social Work Program (KCSWP) prepares students for generalist social work practice through academic achievement, experience, and by instilling a professional value system, which is in accordance with their choice of becoming a professional social worker. Generalist practice is defined by G. Hull (1990) as: The basic principle of generalist practice is that baccalaureate social workers are able to utilize the problem solving process to intervene with various size systems including individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. The generalist operates within a systems and person-in-the-environment framework (sometimes referred to as an ecological model). The generalist expects that many problems will require intervention with more than one system(e.g., individual work with a delinquent adolescent plus work with the family or school) and that single explanations of problem situations are frequently unhelpful. The generalist may play several roles simultaneously or sequentially depending upon the needs of the client, (e.g., facilitator, advocate, educator, broker, enabler, case manager, and/or mediator). They may serve as leaders/facilitators of task groups, socialization groups, information groups, and self-help groups. They are capable of conducting needs assessments and evaluating their own practice and the programs with which they are associated. They make referrals when client problems so dictate and know when to utilize supervision from more experienced staff. Generalists operate within the ethical guidelines prescribed by the NASW Code of Ethics and must be able to work with clients, coworkers, and colleagues from different ethnic, cultural, and professional orientations. The knowledge and skills of the generalist are transferable from one to another and from one problem to another. The program's strong emphasis on theory, grounded in the history of the profession and the utilization of empirically sound bases of information, to practice as a means of learning in the local community, are believed by faculty to form the context from which competent generalist practitioners will emerge. The process of "becoming" is a key principle that guides the KCSWP; implying that the professional development of all involved in the program is a process of educational, personal, and professional growth. Students engage in learning opportunities and are evaluated on a level commensurate with their status in the social work program (i.e. Freshman Senior status). As the student matures both personally and professionally, s/he is provided the opportunity to build on existing competencies and to integrate increasingly complex theory and practice skills into his/her work. Both learning and evaluation of that learning are presented in a graduated manner, providing the context within which the student can indeed "become" a highly competent generalist social worker. Revised

13 Appropriateness of Mission to Educational Policy 1.1 KCSWP prepares competent and effective professionals Professional competency encompasses more than simply understanding a theoretical framework. It entails the utilizing that theoretical understanding in a manner that guides an individual, family, group or community toward a sense of empowerment and well-being. A strong dual emphasis of social work theory and practical application form a cornerstone in the Keuka Social Work Program. The program promotes and encourages students to embrace the full realm of human diversity, social justice and social responsibility all of which are woven throughout the Social Work curriculum. These themes are expressed through the utilization of student involvement in their communities, curricular coursework, Field Period experiential components, and senior field practicum. Human diversity is defined by knowledge about diverse populations such as, but not limited to those distinguished by age, race, ethnicity, class, culture, language, sexual orientation, gender, religion, spiritual ideology, physical and or mental disability, and national origin. Diversity also includes development of practice skills in working with people who have various life experiences, needs, and perspectives. Social justice refers to the students' commitment to alleviation of oppression and poverty, as well as, to the students' understanding of the value of human diversity. Social responsibility refers to the programs' commitment to enhance the quality of life for the community and its systems. A key component of social responsibility is political advocacy, volunteerism and/or community service. Students' performance is based in the professional value system by drawing on a number of established Social Work precepts and principles. These include the National Association of Social Work Code of Ethics, knowledge of the historical roots of the profession, and of professional skills related to ethical social work practice. The practice of social justice and social responsibility is integrated into the curriculum and the program as a whole. Ethical practice is manifest in a variety of curricular and non-curricular activities that are promoted and sponsored by the educational program. Some examples are the integration of the Social Work Club into policy courses, a variety of service projects from freshman through senior year, and the active involvement of faculty, alumni, and the Social Work Advisory Council Systems/ecological theory is a curriculum emphasis, acknowledging the person in the context of his/her environment. The development of professional social workers utilizes a holistic perspective of biological, psychological, social, and spiritual needs that are incorporated into the curriculum. Students integrate knowledge, skills, and values in: Utilization of appropriate intervention methods based on a collaborative intervention approach and a strengths perspective, delivery of services within a variety of settings, application of social change strategies in work with individuals, families, groups, and Revised

14 communities. A professional values foundation is established in understanding first oneself and then in the professional use of self. Students develop knowledge of human behavior, social interactions, spiritual, political, and social ideologies, and their impact on the development and delivery of human service systems. Students have opportunities to apply social work theory to practice through experiential classroom activities and assignments, role plays, case presentations, public speaking, research assignments, group co-facilitation, and experiential Field Periods. The capstone experience is the Senior Practicum experience (a minimum of 416 hours) and seminar. The seminar consists of instruction, research, and group supervision. The program is based on a liberal arts perspective through the foundation of the Keuka College core curriculum requirements. The firm grounding in the liberal arts provides a foundation needed to attain the personal and professional ways of knowing necessary for effective generalists' social work practice. Graduates are prepared for entry-level BSW positions and are encouraged to pursue eventual graduate studies in social work. The professional need for life-long learning beyond baccalaureate social work level is emphasized throughout the baccalaureate social work program, and reinforced by the mission of the college. KCSWP develops social work knowledge While Keuka College does not require its faculty to develop and publish research in their fields of study, the KCSWP, including its faculty and student base, apply their "functional knowledge" in a variety of experiential settings. Faculty utilize their experience in the field in the dissemination of knowledge to the social work students, and provide their insights and contribution to human service agencies through their community service interactions. Students are likewise expected to apply their existing knowledge in a variety of field settings, thereby "developing" practical application of knowledge within the social work community. KCSWP provides leadership in the development of service delivery systems The Keuka College Social Work Program promotes rural social work by utilizing its geographic location and local resources. As is the case in many rural communities, Yates County works hard to meet the many, and often competing needs of its citizenry. As a result of increasing interaction and service by KCSWP faculty and students, the Yates county Human Service community has begun to rely on the KCSWP in the delivery of several community change efforts throughout the academic year. The program also demonstrates leadership in social advocacy within the Keuka College campus community. The program also demonstrates leadership in social advocacy within the Keuka College campus community. Faculty participates actively as committee members, trainers and as resources for students and faculty members in need of support. Social work faculty has historically provided Revised

15 training to the residential staff, supported the contracting of speakers promoting issues related to social justice and have served as a liaison between the college and the community human service system. Students of the Social Work program have consistently committed themselves to leadership roles within the Keuka College community, including holding positions in student government, the school paper, as student mentors and peer educators. Students maintain a resource room, which provides information related to Child Welfare, Lesbian-Gay-Bisexual and Transgender issues, stress management, addictions and other related topics of social significance. The Association of Future Social Workers, the student social work club, has emerged as a leader among Student Senate sponsored clubs, and has been awarded several awards for their campus and community service efforts. Programmatically, students and faculty have participated in several community service activities including Adopt-a-Family, administering intakes for the Salvation Army during the holiday season, and working in several different capacities with Keuka Lake School, the Dundee Youth Center and Office of the Aging, among others. KCSWP provides social work education grounded in the profession's history, purposes and philosophy and is based on a body of knowledge, values and skills. The educational process is initiated through the liberal arts core, which serves as a framework for the social work curriculum. The liberal arts core curriculum focuses on gaining knowledge in a variety of disciplines and on developing an awareness of and appreciation for the ways of knowing. Students continue this process by learning about social work history, values, and theory. Students learn how to integrate learning, and develop their confidence through the development of practice skills and competencies. They learn about various client systems and the variety of roles practitioners utilize to create interpersonal and societal change. Simultaneously, students examine societal norms and values; client needs. Develop an appreciation for human diversity, and learn how to develop appropriate practice interventions based in a combination of empirical research and in collaboration with the client system. A focus on strengths is the overriding perspective for social work practice. Essentially, students learn how to assist the client in becoming more responsive to their environment and how to work on a societal level to ensure that it is more responsive to human needs. The development of self both interpersonally and professionally is integrated throughout the curriculum. The coursework, experiential learning, and interaction with faculty and other "teachers" challenges the students to look at their biases, prejudices, stereotypes, and to clarify their values. Students learn that essential professional skills are the ability to be self-aware, be invested in their own development, and work towards an understanding of how they meet and exemplify the professional code of ethics. Social Work education enables students to integrate the knowledge, values and skills of the social work profession for competent practice. Revised

16 Keuka's emphasis on experiential education is an integral part of the social work programs' focus on theory to practice. The program integrates the college Field Periods into the educational curriculum-offering students the opportunity to earn Field Period credits in the area of human service delivery. The upper level Field Periods in the junior and senior year are required to be in an area related to social work. Students are expected to identify how they have utilized their developing social work knowledge, skills and values during each upper level Field Period. The capstone experiential educational component is the senior practicum occurring in the spring semester of the senior year, during which students are evaluated on their capacity to understand and integrate competencies necessary for effective practice. The Keuka College Social Work Program's theory to practice focus yields over 900 hours of experience. F. THE KEUKA COLLEGE MISSION Keuka College is a student-centered, liberal-arts based learning community in which experiential education provides a cornerstone for academic study, career preparation, and personal growth. Through the creation of a supportive living and learning environment, we seek to foster our students' academic and personal development, providing them with a foundation for a lifetime of learning, service, and leadership. The mission is based on a foundation of core values and guiding principles: Student-Centered: Educating Whole Persons. We affirm that students are the foundation of our community and our reason for existence. We emphasize personal faculty and staff interaction with students and mentoring of our students in a caring, supportive environment. We believe that the task of a college is to educate whole persons and, therefore provide our students with opportunities for intellectual, emotional, social, physical, spiritual, and professional development. Liberal Learning/Professional Education: Experiential Education: We affirm the value of liberal learning both as a foundation for specialized study and as a principal means of achieving the College's Learning Goals for Students. We value the depth of knowledge, skills, and ethical perspective provided through study and practice in an academic discipline or professional field. We affirm the need for clearly articulated integration between general education and the academic professional major. We are committed to learning from experience, integrating theory and practice. We teach students to apply knowledge, values, and skills effectively in learning problemsolving. We teach students to learn actively and systematically from classroom-based, cocurricular, and off-campus experiences. Revised

17 Supportive Living and Learning Community: We understand that all members of the community make important contributions as partners in the work of the College, and seek to integrate curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular learning. We cultivate a spirit of service, shared responsibility, and leadership in all of our community members and encourage the use of knowledge, skills and resources for the benefit of others. We recognize that learning is a lifelong process, and believe that it is best accomplished in a cooperative, mutually supportive environment. We value human diversity in all its forms, and affirm, as well, the principles of human dignity and interdependence. We value personal integrity, mutual respect, trust, and open communication, and expect that these principles will guide the actions of all community members. We are committed to decision-making based on a balance between individual rights and community needs. (From Keuka College Record - pps. 1-2) G. THE KEUKA COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL GOALS Keuka College provides students with effective learning opportunities: Communication Skills: To develop written, oral, and computational proficiencies, as well as the ability to acquire, use, and evaluate information from varied sources. Thinking Skills: To develop critical, creative, and constructive thinking; effective problem-solving skills; the ability to analyze, integrate, and synthesize information; and an appreciation for the value of different approaches to knowledge. Breadth of Knowledge: To examine and appreciate the content and context of human intellectual experience. Depth of Knowledge: To concentrate in a specific discipline or field; and to learn its principles, practices, theories, and methodologies in preparation for continued study and professional achievement. Intellectual Initiative: To develop the habit of independent thinking, to strengthen tolerance for ambiguity and change, to rediscover and experience curiosity, and to affirm a commitment to lifelong learning. Well Being: To enhance emotional, physical, spiritual, and mental development. Values: To formulate and clarify personal values and to understand the role of values and ethics in a changing world. Revised

18 Diversity: To recognize, understand, and value the diversity and unity of humanity and the human experience. Independence and Interdependence: To develop and enhance self-knowledge; the capacity for autonomous behavior and leadership; the social skills of cooperation, collaboration, and teamwork; and the self-confidence to attempt new ventures alone and with others. Responsibility: To exercise social and personal responsibility for the welfare of our social and physical environments. (From Keuka College Record, p.2) H. SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM LINKAGES and CONSISTENCY with the KEUKA COLLEGE VISION Keuka College is inspired by a vision of providing students the opportunity and incentive to improve themselves and the world. The program fulfills the college's mission by offering a program of academic excellence within a supportive learning environment. Through its emphasis on teaching and learning, Keuka challenges students to value and achieve excellence and supports their efforts to expand their intellectual and social horizons. The SWK program mission and goals reinforce elements of both the vision and mission of Keuka College. Founded over a century ago, Keuka is committed to the ideals of human dignity, equality, and autonomy, and the values of the diversity of human experience. The college's dedication to quality undergraduate education for all students is emphasized in the social work program's mission of social justice and social responsibility, creating a holistic perspective of student learning and social work practice. The social work program emphasizes experiential education and the value of service to the community. Social work students are involved in the local community and the greater Finger Lakes area through a variety of activities and educational programs. Students are required to complete junior and senior level, (upper-level Field Periods), in the field of social work. Many of these Field Period's provide service to local agencies. The senior social work practicums are predominately within a 100 mile radius of the college serving local agencies and strengthening the foundational principle of service to the community. The Social Work Advisory Council, comprised of: social work faculty, human service professionals, alumni, students, and representatives from the college, brings together the area human service providers and offers direct linkage to our curriculum, educational relationships with our students, and network opportunities for current service projects, educational opportunities, and future employment possibilities. Further, several class projects emphasize experiential education through community service projects some examples are: Youth Lock-In for the Dundee Youth Center, Adopt A Family, Student participation in the Keuka Lake School, work for the Yates County Office of the Aging, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Yates County Child and Family Services, Revised

19 John Kelly Behavioral Center and Day Treatment Program, and Rushville Health Center to name a few. Keuka students enjoy a well-deserved reputation of quality in their preparedness, and commitment to service. The quality and quantity of the students' service to the community strengthens and supports Keuka College's reputation and mission. I. Social Work Program Goals The following are the program goals of the Baccalaureate Social Work Program at Keuka College: 1. The program will educate students to think critically and integrate social work history, knowledge, values, philosophy, theories, values, research, and skills as they work with systems of various sizes and types. (This goal is met through program objectives 1, 3, 5, 11) 2. The program will prepare graduates who are able to work sensitively and effectively in multiple contexts with diverse populations who are at-risk. (This goal is met through program objectives 2, 6, 9, 10, 14, 15) 3. The program will promote social activism aimed at enhancing social and economic justice, taking into account multiple causes and the nature and dynamics of change, (this goal is met through program objectives 7, 13) 4. The program promotes life-long learning and professional development, as well as active service and leadership to the social work profession and social issues. (this goal is met through program objectives 8, 18) 5. The program promotes the use of empirically based practice methodologies and the skills to contribute to the knowledge base of the social work profession. (this goal is met through program objectives 4, 12,16,17) J. Consistency of Goals with Educational Policy As the BSW social work faculty reviewed the program goals as part of the preparation for the reaffirmation process, care was given to ensure full and complete compliance with the 2002 CSWE standards. The program goals are ultimately derived directly from the KCSWP Mission, and are responsive to the requirements in the Educational Policy, Section 1.1 Purposes of Social Work Education. Table 1 is an analysis of the relationship between the seven program goals and the Educational Policy, Section 1.1, Purpose of Social Work Education. Table 1: CSWE Accreditation Standard 1.1 Relationship to KCSWP Program Goals The educational and programmatic goals and objectives of the Keuka College Social Work Program are derived from the program mission. The goals and objectives are compliant with and Revised

20 responsive to the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards of the Council on Social Work Education. E.P. 1.1 Purposes of Social Work Education 1. Prepare competent and effective professionals. 2. Provide a foundation of social work knowledge. 3. Provide leadership in the development of service delivery systems. 4. Provide social work education grounded in the profession s history, purposes, and philosophy and is based on a body of knowledge, values, and skills. 5. Social Work education enables students to integrate the knowledge, values, and skills of the social work profession for competent practice. Keuka College BSW Program Goals G5. The program promotes the use of empirically based practice methodologies and the skills to contribute to the knowledge base of the social work profession. G1. The program will educate students to think critically and integrate social work history, knowledge, values, research, and skills as they work with systems of various sizes and types. G3. The program will promote social activism aimed at enhancing social and economic justice, taking into account multiple causes and the nature and dynamics of change. G4. The program will promote a commitment to life-long learning, and professional development, and provide preparation for graduate education. G5. The program promotes the use of empirically based practice methodologies and the skills to contribute to the knowledge base of the social work profession. G1. The program will educate students to think critically and integrate social work history, knowledge, values, research, and skills as they work with systems of various sizes and types. G2. The program will prepare graduates who are able to work sensitively and effectively in multiple contexts with diverse populations who are at-risk. G3. The program will promote social activism aimed at enhancing social and economic justice, taking into account multiple causes and the nature and dynamics of change. G5. The program will promote the use of empirically based practice methodologies and the skills to contribute to the knowledge bas of the social work profession. Revised

21 K. Social Work Program Objectives Keuka SWK Student Handbook Derivation of Objectives from Program Goals Key Words and Conceptual Framework The twenty KCSWP BSW Program objectives serve as both the steps by which each program goal is to be achieved as well as the means by which the attainment of the goal is evaluated. Several behavioral, intellectual and perceptual manifestations of each goal were considered by the faculty with the intent of developing measurable objectives that would ensure clearly demonstrable attainment of each. The objectives were then evaluated for their fit with the program s mission statement. It is important to note that each goal is ultimately addressed through the objectives embedded in a number of curricular instructions, various assignments and experiential learning opportunities that occur across the social work curriculum. Objectives were initially derived from the goals, and then assigned to a specific conceptual area in the curriculum in which the program felt that the objective was most clearly addressed by the curricular framework. Each objective was then renumbered sequentially in relation to the conceptual area to which it is related. The reader is referred to Table 3 on page? for further clarification. Hence, the numbers of the objectives as they relate to the goals appear asynchronous. We request that the reader focus on the content of the objectives as they relate to the goal rather than on the number of the objective. Table 2 below identifies each of the five program goals, and relates the specific program objective(s) designed by the faculty to support the achievement of the goal. TABLE 2: KCSWP Goals and Objectives Goal 1: The program will educate students to think critically and integrate social work history, knowledge, values, philosophy, theories, research, and skills as they work with systems of various sizes and types. Objective 1. Demonstrate the ability to apply critical thinking skills to generalist social work practice knowledge, values and skills Objective 3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills appropriate for generalist social work practice Objective 6. Demonstrate an awareness of and commitment to social work values and ethics and the basic ability to apply them to the analysis of generalist practice theories, research and practice situations, including the ability to integrate professional values with integrity and professional competence. Objective 12. Demonstrate an ability to critically analyze the structure and functioning of social welfare as an institution and social work as a profession from a historical perspective to current status, structure and approach to social issues, and demonstrate the ability to identify and develop alternative social welfare approaches Goal 2: The program will prepare graduates who are able to work sensitively and effectively in multiple contexts with diverse populations who are at-risk. Revised

22 Objective 2. Demonstrate a developing self-awareness, the ability to be self-critical, and the ability to apply the professional use of self in generalist social work practice Objective 7. Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of one s own diversity as well as the diversity of others, and the ability to apply diversity knowledge and sensitivity in assessment and intervention with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities Objective 10. Demonstrate an awareness of at-risk populations including but not limited to low socioeconomic status, people of color, women, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons, minorities, underrepresented cultures, religions, unmarried partners and family structures, and vulnerable ages groups Objective11. Demonstrate an understanding of micro, mezzo, and macro theories related to human growth, development and change, and the ability to analyze and integrate the impact of external forces in promoting or hindering the optimal well-being of systems of various sizes using a Systems Ecological perspective as the general framework Objective15. Demonstrate an ability to sensitively assess functional and dysfunctional patterns and interactions within and between systems from a strengths perspective using Systems Ecological model as the unifying philosophical framework Objective 16. Demonstrate an ability to intervene effectively with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities from a generalist practice framework Goal 3: The program will promote social activism aimed at enhancing social and economic justice, taking into account multiple causes and the nature and dynamics of change. Objective 8. Demonstrate an awareness of the dynamics and consequences of institutional discrimination, oppression, social and economic injustice, and a developing commitment and ability to bring about empowerment, reconciliation and justice Objective 14. Demonstrate an ability to conceptualize and implement social and political action strategies to empower people and bring about reconciliation and social justice Goal 4: The program promotes life-long learning and professional development of faculty, students and alumni, as well as active service and leadership to the social work profession and social issues. Objective 5. Demonstrate active service and leadership to the profession and social services. Objective 9. Demonstrate the ability to design and implement community service projects in various environments including the College community, geographic community, and the community of human service delivery Objective 20. Demonstrate an ability to appropriately seek and benefit from supervision and consultation Goal 5: The program promotes the use of empirically based practice methodologies and the skills to contribute to the knowledge base of the social work profession. Objective 4. Demonstrate familiarity with technology appropriate for generalist social work practice Objective 13. Demonstrate an ability to analyze policy-making procedures in agencies, Revised

23 communities, and government and demonstrate the ability to evaluate the impact of social policies on clients, practitioners, agencies, and communities Objective 17. Demonstrate basic mastery of a variety of approaches to research, including qualitative and quantitative methodologies, as they relate to generalist social work practice Objective 18. Demonstrate an ability to critically analyze and incorporate literature in generalist social work practice including empirical research Objectives Consistent with the Educational Policy, Section 3.0 (E.P 3.0) Each of the twenty program objectives are concurrently derived from the CSWE s delineation of the 12 Foundation Program Objectives (EP 3.0). There is considerable overlap between the foundation objectives outlined by the CSWE and those derived from the KCSWP mission and goals. Statement of Program Objectives Table 3 outlines the twenty measurable program objectives that have been developed from the KCSWP mission and goals, and the CSWE EP 3.0 Foundation Program Objectives. Each program objective has been assigned a key word, identified in column two, for ease in communication and tracking for evaluation purposes. The key words are presented in bold print at the end of the associated conceptual area described above. The key words are used to trace program objectives throughout the curriculum. The third column identifies the primary conceptual areas that are the summaries, building blocks, or framework, upon which the curriculum for the program has been constructed. A more thorough explanation of this framework is provided at the end of Section 1.2. Table 3. KCSWP Program Objectives Program Objectives Key Word Conceptual Area 1. Demonstrate the ability to apply critical thinking skills to generalist social work practice knowledge, values and skills 2. Demonstrate a developing self-awareness, the ability to be self-critical, and the ability to apply the professional use of self in generalist social work practice 1. Critical Thinking 2. Use of self Professional Development 3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills appropriate for generalist social work practice 4. Demonstrate familiarity with technology appropriate for generalist social work practice 5. Demonstrate active service and leadership to the profession 3. Communication 4. Technology 5. Leadership and Lifelong Learning Revised

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