What is the CSWE educational policy and standards?

The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) uses the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) to accredit baccalaureate- and master’s-level social work programs. EPAS supports academic excellence by establishing thresholds for professional competence.

What are the 9 CSWE competencies?

COMPETENCY 1:PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY.

COMPETENCY 2:VALUES &ETHICS.

COMPETENCY 3:CRITICAL THINKING.

COMPETENCY 4:DIVERSITY AND DIFFERENCE.

COMPETENCY 5:SOCIAL &ECONOMIC JUSTICE.

COMPETENCY 6:RESEARCH.

COMPETENCY 7:HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT.

COMPETENCY 8:SOCIAL POLICY.

What does the CSWE Accreditation mean?

social work education programs
CSWE accredits social work education programs; it does not provide qualitative information about programs nor does it compare or “rank” them. Accreditation is meant to provide assurance that a program has met the profession’s minimum standards for professional social work education.

What does Epas stand for in social work?

Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards
CSWE uses the 2015 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) to accredit baccalaureate- and master’s-level social work programs. The EPAS supports academic excellence by establishing thresholds for professional competence.

How do you demonstrate ethical and professional behavior?

Apply ethical decision-making framework and skills to issues specific to clinical social work; • Understand and identify professional strengths, limitations and challenges; engage in reflective practice; • Demonstrate professional use of self with client(s) including clinical reasoning, boundaries, self-disclosure and …

How important is CSWE accreditation?

The Council on Social Work Education accredits baccalaureate and master’s level social work programs within the United States. Most states mandate CSWE accreditation as part of the educational requirement for licensing. This is a programmatic accreditation.

What is the role of CSWE?

Through its many initiatives, activities, and centers, CSWE supports quality social work education and provides opportunities for leadership and professional development, so that social workers play a central role in achieving the profession’s goals of social and economic justice.

How do you demonstrate ethical behavior?

Examples of ethical behaviors in the workplace includes; obeying the company’s rules, effective communication, taking responsibility, accountability, professionalism, trust and mutual respect for your colleagues at work.