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Professional social workers are bound by the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers, their state social work licensing boards, and/or comparable bodies in their particular jurisdicition. Here are some articles on ethical issues for social workers.
Field Placement( 16 items )
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( 44 items )
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( 12 items )
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.
