SOC 372
Explain how the social work field differs from the other social sciences (psychology, sociology, anthropology). Compare and contrast the varying levels (micro, mezzo, macro) where social workers are employed. Identify and explain the purpose of the social worker role in each.
Choose two different career paths within the field of social work. Explain the educational requirements, for entry into and for advancement in each of the two careers. Explain if you feel the educational requirements are sufficient for the role people in both careers play. Explain why.
Farley, O. W., Smith, L. L., & Boyle, S. W. (2011). Introduction to social work (12th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. ISBN-13: 9780205001972
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Read Social Work: A Profession of Power, Passion, and Purpose by Bent-Goodley from Social Work (2014).
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Read Social Work: A Profession in Search of Its Identity by Gitterman from Journal of Social Work Education (2014).
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Read The Branding of a Profession: Time to Reflect by Silverman from Social Work (2012).
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Read Contemporary Social Work Licensure: Implications for Macro Social Work Practice and Education by Donaldson, Hill, Ferguson, Fogel, & Erickson from Social Work (2014).
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Read Social Workers in Private Practice: A Descriptive Study of What They Do by Lord & Iudice from Clinical Social Work Journal (2012).
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Read Profession and Workplace Expectations of Social Workers: Implications for Social Worker Subjective Well-Being by Graham & Shier from Journal of Social Work Practice (2014).
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Read Raoul Wallenberg: His Lessons for the Social Work Profession by Boland from Social Work (2014).
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