The First Goal Of The Social Work Program

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Part A: 1. A) As a Social Work student, I can fulfill the first goal of the Social Work program through a variety of means. The first goal of the Social Work program relates to the program preparing competent professionals in the field of Social Work (2016, p.1). I believe that by being politically active, on a micro mezzo and macro scale, I will be able to promote a greater sense of social justice in our society. It is important to follow legislation both locally and on a larger scale so that we can better assist the people in our society. Another way that I can fulfill the first goal of the program is by advocating endlessly for those clients who we serve. It is essential to speak out for those who might not be able to do so on their own. By advocating for those individuals, I feel as if I would fulfill the part of this goal that speaks to the promotion human rights (2016, p.1). B) The Social Work (BSW) Program was fully accredited in February of 2001 by the Council of Social Work Education (2016, p.1). …show more content…

The Code of Ethics is comprised of ethical standards that all social workers must adhere to (2016, p.2). This code makes sure that Social Workers are ethically responsible to clients, colleagues, in practice settings, as professionals, and to the broader society (2016). D) Plagiarism is considered to be, “the use of an author’s ideas and/or words without appropriate citation…” (2016, p.3). According to the Academic Honesty Policy at SUNY Plattsburgh, plagiarism in all forms is considered to be cheating (2016, p.3). Because the individual is not using their own thoughts, they are practically stealing someone else’s ideas and this is ethically wrong, both in society and especially in the field of Social

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