Generalist goals & objectives
Goal 1
Prepare social work students for the professional practice of social work with diverse systems of various sizes, emphasizing the provision of competent, ethical clinical and program planning & administrative services, based on the core competencies of social work (Competency 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.3, 2.1.6, 2.1.7, 2.1.8, and 2.1.10).
Goal 1 objectives
- Understand and apply theoretical frameworks and scientific orientation to inform assessment and guide practice interventions with individuals within the environment, across the lifespan, and across all systemic levels: micro, mezzo and macro.
- Use professional values, ethics and skills to provide a foundational context within the generalist practice framework of engagement, assessment, intervention and evaluation across all systemic levels.
- Identify with the social work profession including knowledge of the historical context and foundation.
- Demonstrate awareness, sensitivity and respect for the influence of human diversity in shaping life experiences across the lifespan, nationally as well as globally.
Goal 2
Prepare students to take an active role, professionally, in addressing social problems and to challenge social and economic injustice. (Competency 2.1.4, 2.1.5 and 2.1.9)
Goal 2 objectives
- Recognize the influence of research and policy on service delivery as well as the influence of practice on research and policy development.
- Use empirically-based knowledge to develop practice strategies and policy advocacy and development.
- Understand the structure and mechanisms of oppression and privilege and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to work effectively with populations at risk.
- Apply, without discrimination, effective strategies of advocacy and social change that empower populations at risk and which promote social and economic justice.
Goal 3
Prepare students for lifelong professional development. (Competency 2.1.1 and 2.1.9).
Goal 3 objective
- Demonstrate commitment to continued professional development.
Policy, planning & administration objectives
Goal 1
Prepare social work students for the professional practice of social work with diverse systems of various sizes, emphasizing the provision of competent, ethical clinical and program planning & administrative services, based on the core competencies of social work.
Goal 1 objectives
- Recognize, comprehend, and apply social work values and ethics to issues of social and economic justice in administrative and policy practice.
- Plan, develop, implement, & evaluate organizational and community programs using evidence-based research.
- Understand theory and application of supervisory and consultative skills in administrative and policy practice.
Goal 2
Prepare students to take an active role, professionally, in addressing social problems and to challenge social and economic injustice.
Goal 2 objectives
- Analyze issues and develop social policies that further social and economic justice goals within human service agencies, organizations, communities and society.
- Understand the structure and mechanisms of oppression and privilege as they related to community and organizational development.
- Demonstrate policy, planning and administrative skills in service to vulnerable and oppressed individuals and groups.
Goal 3
Prepare students for lifelong professional development.
Goal 3 objective
- Demonstrate recognition of the importance of professional growth and development.
Clinical objectives
Goal 1
Prepare social work students for the professional practice of social work with diverse systems of various sizes, emphasizing the provision of competent, ethical clinical and program planning & administrative services, based on the core competencies of social work.
Goal 1 objectives
- Recognize, comprehend and apply social work values and ethics to issues of social and economic justice in clinical practice.
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively and ethically assess client systems for strengths and needs.
- Implement evidence-based clinical treatment strategies with individuals, families, and groups
- Understand theory and application of supervisory and consultative skills in clinical practice
Goal 2
Prepare students to take an active role, professionally, in addressing social problems and to challenge social and economic injustice.
Goal 2 objectives
- Evaluate and improve clinical practice in a systematic and ongoing manner that is informed by evidence-based research and that builds the social work knowledge base.
- Understand the structure and mechanisms of oppression and privilege, and resistance to oppression and the impact on client experiences, assessment, treatment, and evaluation.
- Demonstrate clinical skills to work effectively with vulnerable and oppressed individuals.
Goal 3
Prepare students for lifelong professional development.
Goal 3 objective
- Demonstrate recognition of the importance of professional growth and development.