2013 – 2014 - Barton College

264 Social Workprogram implies a graduate who is well educated, has a highly developed social conscience, a selfperceptionas a global citizen and is optimistic about the role he/she will have in contributing to theenhancement of life for all clients.Goals of the Social Work ProgramThe goals of the Barton College Social Work Program are to:1) Prepare baccalaureate level students for entry level, generalist practice with individuals,families, groups, organizations, and communities.2) Prepare students to work with diverse populations.3) Assist students to develop professionally.4) Encourage students to become responsive to new technologies and advancements insocial work and related fields.5) Encourage students to use their social work knowledge, values, and skills to enhancethe quality of the social work environment in the communities in which they practice.Objectives of the Social Work ProgramUpon completion of the social work curriculum, students will be able to:1) Practice according to the values and ethics of the Social Work Program.2) Think critically about problematic situations with systems of all sizes.3) Focus on the person-environment and transactions.4) Demonstrate a commitment to justice and equality.5) Demonstrate successful use of writing, oral communication, and computer skills.6) Analyze the impact of social policies.7) Evaluate research studies and social work practice.8) Demonstrate the professional use of self in problem-solving.9) Apply knowledge of bio-psycho-social variables in understanding human behavior.10) Utilize supervision and understand responsibilities to the agency appropriate togeneralist practice.11) Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.Admission to the Social Work ProgramThe Social Work Program admits students without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin,age, disability, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. All students whether full or part time, in dayor APP classes, are extended the same access, rights, and privileges while enrolled in the SocialWork Program.Any student desiring entrance to the Social Work Program must make a formal application.