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Field Placement( 35 items )
Welcome to the social work field placement section of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER's article archives. Social work students "learn by doing" in field placement, sometimes referred to as "practicum" or "internship." This is the part of social work education in which students are placed in a social service agency, under supervision, to get practical experience and learn how to put theory into practice. Here are some articles relating to this experience.
Professional Development & Advancement( 134 items )
Welcome to the professional development and advancement section of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER site. Obtaining an accredited social work degree is a good first step toward becoming a professional social worker. There are many ways social workers continue their development after graduation. Whether it's attending a continuing education workshop, reading professional journals, visiting professional Web sites, or searching for a new job that provides opportunities for advancement and learning new skills, professional social workers can continue to learn and grow well beyond the end of their "formal" education.
Technology( 30 items )
Welcome to the social work technology section of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER's site. Social workers use the latest technology to facilitate their work. So, THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER publishes technology features on a regular basis. The first such article was published as early as 1994 and is included here in full text. The current ELECTRONIC CONNECTION column by Marshall Smith, Ph.D. covers a wide variety of technology topics.
General( 73 items )
New and experienced social workers work in a wide variety of settings and roles. Here are some articles about issues social workers face on a daily basis.
