斯蒂芬奧斯汀州立大學(xué)

The Council on Social Work Education accredits the BSW program at Stephen F. Austin State University. The program prepares graduates for generalist practice in entry level social work practice as well as continuing professional development. The BSW graduate has a basic knowledge of theory and the ability to engage in thought with conceptual complexity. Possession of the common body of the profession's knowledge, values and skills allows graduates to apply their generalist practice abilities in working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities in a variety of agency settings.

BSW Program Mission Statement

The mission of the BSW program at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFASU) is to prepare competent and effective professional social workers committed to generalist practice with the ability to respond to the needs of individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations. The program is committed to providing leadership for the region and globally, particularly in identifying and addressing community needs and issues, including those related to the alleviation of poverty and oppression, cultural diversity and social and economic justice. In support of its educational endeavors, the program is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, life long learning and community service.

BSW Program Goals

The BSW program has six distinct program goals that directly support the school mission. The goals are as follows:

Prepare social work graduates who will be able to demonstrate integration of social work knowledge, values, and skills into generalist practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
Produce a curriculum that builds on a liberal arts perspective that prepares graduates to be capable of critical thinking and ethical social work practice with systems of all sizes.
Prepare social work graduates who identify with the social work profession and are lifelong learners.
Prepare social work graduates who will be able to evaluate practice, understand practice issues related to diversity including rural lifestyles, advocate for social and economic change, and recognize the global context of social work practice.
Prepare social work graduates committed to the enhancement of human well-being and to the alleviation of discrimination, poverty and oppression.
Maintain reciprocal relationships with social work practitioners, groups, communities and organizations.

BSW Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice
Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice.
Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice Advance human
Engage in Policy Practice.
Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations and Communities

BSW Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to:

Make ethical decisions by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations, models for ethical decision-making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics as appropriate to context
Use reflection and self-regulation to manage personal values and maintain professionalism in practice situations
Demonstrate professional demeanor in behavior; appearance; and oral, written, and electronic communication
Use technology ethically and appropriately to facilitate practice outcomes
Use supervision and consultation to guide professional judgment