SOC-372
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SOC-372.docxExplain 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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http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/pearson/2011/introduction-to-social-work_ebook_12e.php
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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