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| MISSION The Avila University Social Work Program seeks to provide a values-based education, grounded in the liberal arts, which prepares competent generalist BSW practitioners for effective social work practice that integrates knowledge, skills and values, and/or to enter graduate studies. In addition, the Social Work Program seeks to develop social work knowledge and provide leadership in the broader social work community. |
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| GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Goal 1: To prepare students for ethical, generalist practice at the BSW level and/or for graduate studies by providing a quality educational foundation that teaches the knowledge and skills needed to work with systems of all sizes.
» Apply critical thinking skills within the context of professional social work practice.
» Practice within the values and ethics of the social work profession. » Apply the knowledge and skills of generalist social work to systems of all sizes. » Use theoretical frameworks supported by empirical evidence to understand individual development and behavior across the life span and the interactions among individuals and families, groups, organizations, and communities. » Critically evaluate research studies and apply findings to practice, and under supervision, evaluate student’s own practice interventions and those of other relevant systems. » Use communication skills differentially with a variety of client populations, colleagues and members of the community. » Function within the structure of organizations and service delivery systems and, under supervision, seek needed organizational change. Goal 2: Prepare students for strengths and empowerment practice, which respects and honors diversity. » Practice without discrimination and with respect, knowledge, and skills related to client’s age, class, color, culture,
disability, ethnicity, family structure, marital status, national origin, race, sex, and sexual orientation » Understand the forms and mechanisms of oppression and discrimination and apply the strategies of change that advance social and economic justice. Goal 3: Prepare students who are sensitive and committed to issues of social justice, and social work values and ethics. » Understand the history of the social work profession and its current structure and issues.
» Analyze, formulate and influence social policies. Goal 4: Instill in students an awareness of the value of lifelong learning and professional growth in order to maintain professional competence and better serve their client population. » Use supervision, consultation, and continuing education appropriate to generalist practice.
» Demonstrate commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning. Goal 5: Maintain collaborative relationships with social work practitioners, groups and organizations in the broader community and provide leadership in promoting ongoing professional development. (Faculty/Program Goal) » Develop and strengthen faculty presence in Kansas/Missouri social work community.
» Avila Social Work Program and faculty will provide continuing education, consultation, and support to the broader social work community. |
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| Avila University 11901 Wornall Road Kansas City, MO 64145 maureen.carr@avila.edu |