Social Work - Minnesota State University - Mankato MN

Social Work from Minnesota State University - Mankato MN is a Campus Master Sociology degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. Department of Social Work Mission Statement The Department of Social Work at Minnesota State University , Mankato promotes learning to prepare students to become social workers who practice with competence and integrity at the generalist (BSSW) and the advanced generalist (MSW) levels. The Department supports and enhances the work of social service agencies through consultation, scholarship, research, leadership, and other service activities. The Department affirms its commitment to practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities, with an emphasis on small and rural areas, by enhancing human well-being, promoting social justice, and alleviating poverty and oppression for all members of our diverse society within its global context. Goals and Objectives of the MSW Program Goal 1: To prepare competent and effective graduates to be advanced generalist social work practitioners with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities, emphasizing the small and rural community context. 1.1 Apply critical thinking skills within the context of professional social work practice. 1.2 Apply the knowledge and skills of a generalist social work perspective to micro, mezzo and macro practice. 1.3 At micro, mezzo, and macro levels, evaluate research studies, apply research findings to practice, and evaluate practice interventions. 1.4 Practice without discrimination, with respect, and with knowledge and skills related to clients\\\' age, class, culture, disability, ethnicity, family structure, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, and sexual orientation. 1.5 Use communication skills differentially across client populations, colleagues, and communities. 1.6 Function within the structure of organizations and service delivery systems. 1.7 Use supervision and consultation appropriate to social work practice. 1.8C Apply critical thinking skills to differentially analyze both direct and indirect practice situations. 1.9C Develop, implement, and evaluate theoretically-grounded, evidence-based interventions within the context of the practice setting. 1.10C Develop skills and differentially apply strategies for effective leadership in both direct and indirect practice. Goal 2: To prepare graduates who apply and promote at an advanced level the values, ethics, theory, and perspectives of the social work profession. 2.1 Understand and interpret the history and contemporary structures and issues of the social work profession. 2.2 Understand and apply frameworks and theory of human behavior in the social environment supported by empirical evidence. 2.3 Understand and apply the value base of the profession and its ethical standards and principles. 2.4C Critically analyze values and ethics for application in complex and ambiguous practice situations, emphasizing the small and rural community context. 2.5C Critically analyze and apply frameworks and theories for an understanding of rural perspectives and system interactions. Goal 3: To prepare graduates who promote at an advanced level social and economic justice in a diverse society within a global context. 3.1 Understand the forms and mechanisms of oppression and discrimination and apply social change strategies that advance local, national and global social and economic justice. 3.2 Understand and analyze social welfare policies and issues within their historic and contemporary contexts. 3.3C Critically analyze policy issues impacting small and rural communities. 3.4C Develop strategies for effective policy and macro systems change that are consistent with the values of the social work profession and reflect an understanding of the context of the practice setting. Goal 4: To promote scholarship, professional development, and community involvement of faculty and graduates within the local, region, state and global communities. 4.1 Contribute to the profession through scholarship that advances the social work profession and the provision of social welfare services. 4.2 Engage in service that enhances societal well-being. 4.3 Participate in ongoing development of professional skills and knowledge. View more details on Minnesota State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Sociology courses.