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Discussion 1: Social Work as an Ethical Profession

Social work is a profession bound by a code of ethics, one which has evolved in conjunction with the development of social work practice. The code of ethics outlines the mission and values of the social work profession, as well as the subsequent principles and standards that demonstrates those values. The code is not a rule book, but a set of guidelines that helps a social worker choose the most appropriate course of action.

Codes of ethics or discussions of ethics can be formal, sometimes resembling legal language, and adopted by varied groups. When examined closely and analyzed, they can become powerful, and their meaning can evolve with your experience. And they serve a practical purpose, especially in social work—they are guiding principles and a checkpoint. In this Discussion, you reflect on the NASW Code of Ethics to begin the process of finding how its meaning can apply to your practice.

To Prepare

· Read the NASW Code of Ethics in its entirety, including Preamble, Purpose of the NASW Code of Ethics, Ethical Principles, and Ethical Standards.

· Your Instructor will assign you to a small discussion group with up to five peers.

· Each student in the Discussion will be assigned one or two section(s) of the code (e.g., Social Workers' Ethical Responsibilities to Clients, Colleagues, in Practice Settings, as Professionals, to the Social Work Profession, Broader Society).

· While each student will be assessed independently for their assigned contribution, the goal is for the group to provide a complete description of the entire code to present to the class.

By Day 3

Post in your assigned group the following:

· Describe professional ethics and the purpose of the NASW code of ethics in your own words.

· Explain the section of the code that you were assigned.

· Describe the standards within that section in your own words.

· Provide a specific example of how a social worker would apply these ethical standards in their practice.

Discussion 2: State Licensure

Licensure represents the ability to practice under the title of social worker. Each state regulates the profession and sets the requirements to be licensed to practice in that state. Even when regulations vary, all states require licensed social workers to have graduated from a CSWE–accredited program and pass the national ASWB exam. This assures that those who receive the title of “social worker” have met the criteria developed to demonstrate proficiency in meeting the demands associated with the profession. This is referred to as “title protection,” and protecting the title means that individuals not appropriately trained for the profession cannot call themselves a social worker.

In this Discussion, you research the licensure requirements in your state and share them with your colleagues. Sharing the various states’ requirements can be useful should you be planning a relocation, or if you have ever worked in this or a related profession in another state.

To Prepare

· Research the criteria for assuming a social work license in your state or country. You will want to research the regulations put forth by your state’s licensing board.

· Consider the benefits offered by title protection and maintenance of licensure standards.

For help with this discussion the Library recommends the following: 

For students in the United States, the simplest way to find out about your state's requirements for becoming a licensed social worker is to search  Google . 

Enter your state and licensing board. For example, Illinois social work licensing board. 

The following websites may also be helpful in finding social worker requirements in your location: 

· Social Work Licensure Map  (United States) 

· Social Work Student and Professional Related Organizations

· National Association of Social Workers

For international students, search  Google  for your Country’s or region’s National Association of Social Workers. For example Kenya National Association of Social Workers. 

The following website may also be helpful in finding social worker requirements in your location:

· International Federation of Social Workers

Note: For this Discussion, your must  post your response before you will be able to view your colleague's posts.

By Day 6

Post response to the following:

· Identify the types of social work licenses available in your state.

· Describe the criteria required to earn an LCSW in your state. Specifically,

· What are state requirements for education?

· How many hours of post-MSW practice are required?

· How many hours of supervision are required?

· How much does it cost for initial licensure?

· Describe the criteria to maintain an LCSW in your state. Specifically,

· How often do you need to renew your license?

· How much does it cost to renew a license?

· How many continuing education credits are required?

· What, if any, specific education hours are required (e.g., suicide, ethics, substance use, cultural competence)?

· Explain the benefits for licensure and title protection.

You are encouraged to read your colleagues’ posts to understand how licensure varies across states; however, no response posts are required.

Writing with Integrity

Hello Everyone:

Writing is a very important component of this course- both in the Discussions and the Assignments.  Please review the following regarding Expectations for Academic Research and Professional Writing:

In this class, there is the expectations that all communications in the Discussion and in Assignments will reflect Writing with Integrity.  There are certain expectations that will be strongly adhered to in the Discussions:

1)  ALL posts required research- includes a reference list and citations with the narrative of your post.

2)  ALL posts must adhere to APA Style guidelines.  This is required per the grading rubric.

3)  ALL posts must be grammatically correct.  Common errors that should not exist in a post: write out contractions (i.e. it's should be it is), NEVER have the pronoun "IT" at the beginning of a paragraph, tense must be consistent (both past/present and singular/plural) should be the same in a sentence- in a paragraph tense can shift one to two times), and avoid writing in first person.

4) Each post should have an introduction, body, and conclusion:

       -ALL post must have an introduction that focuses on informing the reader of your purpose.  (The purpose of this post is...).  Avoid including a reference in the introductory paragraph.

       -ALL posts must have a body that focuses on your analysis.  Focus on at least 3 paragraphs here.  Each paragraph should have a topic sentence, a reference or two, tie the reference to your facts and/or embellish with specific examples, take a position, and have a summing up sentence.

        -ALL posts must have a conclusion.  The conclusion should focus on reminding the reader of your message(s).  No new information should be introduced in the conclusion- that means no reference.

Learning Resources

Required Readings

National Association of Social Workers. (2021). Code of ethics of the National Association of Social Workers. https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English.aspx

National Association of Social Workers. (n.d.). History of the NASW code of ethics. https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/History

Sewpaul, V., & Henrickson, M. (2019). The (r)evolution and decolonization of social work ethics: The global social work statement of ethical principles. International Social Work, 62(6), 1469–1481. https://doi.org/10.1177/0020872819846238

Mathias, J. (2015). Thinking like a social worker: Examining the meaning of critical thinking in social work. Journal of Social Work Education, 51(3), 457–474. https://doi.org/10.1080/10437797.2015.1043196

Association of Social Work Boards. (n.d.). Laws and regulations database. https://www.aswb.org/regulation/laws-and-regulations-database/

Grise-Owens, E., Owens, L. W., & Miller, J. J. (2016). Recasting licensing in social work: Something more for professionalism. Journal of Social Work Education, 52(sup1), S126–S133. https://doi.org/10.1080/10437797.2016.1174641

Monahan, M. J. (2016). The challenges and benefits of becoming a licensed social worker. The New Social Worker. https://www.socialworker.com/extras/social-work-month-project-2016/the-challenges-and-benefits-of-becoming-a-licensed-social-worker/#:~:text=Most%20licensure%20laws%20protect%20both,and%20four%20protect%20practice%20only

Required Media

Walden University. (2016, 2021). The NASW code of ethics [Video]. https://class.waldenu.edu

Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 5 minutes.

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