A worker must produce certified transcripts from an accredited institution of higher education recognized by the division in collaboration with the Social Worker Licensing Board verifying satisfactory completion of an a social work education program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and an earned master''s degree resulting from completion of that program; or an education program that contains approved clinical social work concentration and practicum in content.
Fundamental is the belief in the intrinsic worth and dignity of every human being and a commitment to the values of acceptance, self-determination and respect of individuality (Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work (CASSW) 2002; Council on social work Education (CSWE) 2002; Reamer 1993, 2001).
Both are appalled, and justifiably so, at statistics and facts such as these: Approximately 40 percent of the 140,000 members of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) are engaged in private practice for some or all of their work week; two-thirds of the legislative priorities of NASW state chapters documented in a relatively recent study involved licensure or third-party payments; the Council on Social Work Education has developed standards for accrediting schools in the field with no requirements for course content on such seemingly vital subjects as the poor, the aged, dependent children, group or community work, the law, or publicly supported social services.
The Baylor School of School of Social work offers baccalaureate and graduate degrees in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Keywords: graduate education; critical race theory; minority students; professional socialization; marginalization Introduction Since the early 1970's when the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) acknowledged the importance of cultural diversity for social work education and practice, schools of social work have been mandated to increase diversity in the curriculum, faculty and student body.
