I always find myself amused when writing or talking about macro social work, as I am definitely more of a micro kind of person, having studied, taught, and researched Motivational Interviewing (MI) (an interpersonal communication method) for the past 15 or so years. Becoming the Director of the School of Social Work has certainly moved […]
Racial Justice: Moving From Macro to Micro and Back Again by Melinda Hohman, Ph.D.
Posted on November 23, 2015 ·
Filed Under: Diversity, Macro Practice, Social Work Ethics, Social Work Practice
HHS 350 International Requirement and the NASW Code of Ethics By Terri Skyer
Posted on April 24, 2014 ·
As BSW Undergraduates, we are required to fulfill an international requirement. This relatively new mandate is required of all majors under the College of Health and Human Services if one desires to graduate. The most frequently chosen method of fulfilling this requirement is to take HHS 350, a 3-unit course which conveniently meets the International […]
Filed Under: International Social Work, Social Work Education, Social Work Ethics
The Importance of Ethics in Social Work by Gregory Achen
Posted on December 3, 2013 ·
Ethics are a critical component to any profession, but I would argue they are especially important to professions rooted in health and human services. As an undergraduate social work student, the NASW Code of Ethics has played a crucial role in how I look at issues and how I would go about working with clients. […]
Filed Under: Social Work Ethics
