{"id":3019,"date":"2023-03-02T10:27:33","date_gmt":"2023-03-02T16:27:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/social-work\/?page_id=3019"},"modified":"2025-08-21T12:14:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T17:14:48","slug":"bachelors-in-social-work","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/social-work\/sample-page\/bachelors-in-social-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Bachelor of Social Work"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_4_5 4_5 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 10px 10px 10px 10px;\"><div class=\"fusion-tabs fusion-tabs-1 classic horizontal-tabs icon-position-left\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li a.tab-link{border-top-color:#ffc700;background-color:#ffc700;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs{background-color:#f9f9f9;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link:hover,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link:focus{border-right-color:#f9f9f9;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link:hover,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link:focus{background-color:#f9f9f9;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li a:hover{background-color:#f9f9f9;border-top-color:#f9f9f9;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .tab-pane{background-color:#f9f9f9;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .tab-content .tab-pane{border-color:#ffffff;}<\/style><div class=\"nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"active\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-fd928c0dab92a0ff62b\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"fusion-tab-programadmission\" href=\"#tab-fd928c0dab92a0ff62b\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-check-circle far\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:20px;\"><\/i>Program Admission<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-26a518997acf2603c62\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-practicum\" href=\"#tab-26a518997acf2603c62\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-cogs fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:20px;\"><\/i>Practicum<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-a0e2f54ab1dd97e3c8e\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-graduationrequirements\" href=\"#tab-a0e2f54ab1dd97e3c8e\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-graduation-cap fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:20px;\"><\/i>Graduation Requirements<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\"><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\"><li class=\"active\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-fd928c0dab92a0ff62b\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-programadmission\" href=\"#tab-fd928c0dab92a0ff62b\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-check-circle far\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:20px;\"><\/i>Program Admission<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix in active\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-programadmission\" id=\"tab-fd928c0dab92a0ff62b\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The social work program operates under a selective admissions policy. Students are considered \u201cpre-majors\u201d until they meet the minimum requirements to be accepted as a social work major. Admission to the social work program involves the completion of an application packet online at <a href=\"https:\/\/missouriwestern.tevera.app\/#\/logon\">https:\/\/missouriwestern.tevera.app\/#\/logon<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Minimum requirements for admission into the social work major include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Completion of the general studies math requirement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Completion of ENG108 or ETC 200 general studies requirement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Completion of BIO101 (or equivalent)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Completion of SOC230<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Completion of SWK250, SOC110, PSY101, and ENG108 with a minimum grade of C in each course<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must have earned a C or better in all completed SWK prefix classes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must agree to and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with accepted professional social work practices and the current NASW Code of Ethics (see <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/social-work\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/171\/2018\/02\/SW-Student-Handbook.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Work Student Handbook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cannot have exhibited behavior that will infringe on their present or future ability to adequately fulfill professional social work responsibilities. The social work program\u2019s admissions committee reserves the right to require applicants to submit additional materials if the Committee questions the student\u2019s ability to adequately fulfill professional responsibilities (see <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/social-work\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/171\/2018\/02\/SW-Student-Handbook.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Work Student Handbook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cannot have violated the University Code of Conduct\/Student Disciplinary Code<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students must be accepted into the social work program prior to enrolling in SWK360 unless a student has spoken to the social faculty advisor and plans to submit their application concurrently with taking SWK360. The formal <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/missouriwestern.tevera.app\/#\/logon\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">application packet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (an Application Form, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/social-work\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/171\/2025\/06\/Social-Work-Application-Personal-Statement.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal Statement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, three letters of reference, a signed Social Work Handbook Form and Code of Ethics Form) must be submitted by the <\/span><b>first Friday in October or March<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The social work admissions committee will review application materials and interview all applicants. Admission decisions are based on a student\u2019s:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">interview responses,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">academic performance,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/social-work\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/171\/2025\/06\/Social-Work-Application-Personal-Statement.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personal statements<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">complete and pass a criminal background check,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">references,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">application responses, and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prior personal and academic conduct.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All members of the admissions committee, by a simple majority vote, will then make one of the following decisions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To unconditionally accept a student into the program<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To conditionally accept a student into the program<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To place a student on probationary status or<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To deny formal acceptance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students may appeal admission decisions based on criteria contained in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/social-work\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/171\/2025\/07\/Student-Handbook-2025-2026.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Work Student Handbook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The social work program does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, creed, ethnic or national origin, disability, or political or sexual orientation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once admitted to the social work program, social work majors are expected to maintain professional and academic standards of conduct. The social work program at 大象传媒 Western reserves the right to place a student on probationary status or remove a student from the major because of violations of these standards in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/social-work\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/171\/2025\/07\/Student-Handbook-2025-2026.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Work Student Handbook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\"><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-26a518997acf2603c62\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-practicum\" href=\"#tab-26a518997acf2603c62\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-cogs fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:20px;\"><\/i>Practicum<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-practicum\" id=\"tab-26a518997acf2603c62\">\n<p>Social work majors must successfully complete a second formal admissions process before entering SWK 480 &#8211; Practicum in Social Work and SWK 485 &#8211; Social Work Practicum Seminar. To be eligible to enroll in SWK 480 and SWK 485, students must have earned a minimum grade of C in all SWK prefix courses and carry a minimum overall GPA of 2.50. In addition, students must continue to meet the professional and academic standards of conduct outlined previously.<\/p>\n<p>The application process includes submission of a pre-professional resume (outline available from the Field Coordinator), completion of a field application, and interviews with the Field Coordinator and with prospective field instructors (agency social workers). Practicum planning regularly begins one or two semesters prior to entering the practicum. While every effort is made to identify those students ready for field practicum, it is the student&#8217;s responsibility to notify the Field Coordinator of his\/her intent to apply to the social work practicum.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\"><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-a0e2f54ab1dd97e3c8e\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-graduationrequirements\" href=\"#tab-a0e2f54ab1dd97e3c8e\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-graduation-cap fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:20px;\"><\/i>Graduation Requirements<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-graduationrequirements\" id=\"tab-a0e2f54ab1dd97e3c8e\">\n<div class=\"column one\">\n<div class=\"inner-padding\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students must maintain certain standards to graduate with a BSW. They<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">must maintain a 2.5 overall GPA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">must earn at least a C in all SWK prefix courses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">must continue to meet the professional and academic standards of conduct delineated by 大象传媒 and the NASW Code of Ethics<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Social Work Program does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, creed, ethnic or national origin, disability, or political or sexual orientation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-1 personal\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.modal-1 .modal-header, .modal-1 .modal-footer{border-color:#ebebeb;}<\/style><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-1\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Personal Statement<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>As part of your admission application to the social work program, please prepare a \u201cpersonal statement\u201d that addresses the areas listed below. The Admissions Committee will use the summary to assess your basic writing skills and to help them arrive at a decision about your admission application. Your type-written summary should be approximately four-five pages in length and double-spaced.\u00a0<strong>Personal Statement Outline<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss your\u00a0<strong>perceptions<\/strong>\u00a0of the social work profession.<\/li>\n<li>Discuss at least\u00a0<strong>two major reasons<\/strong>\u00a0you chose to pursue a social work career.<\/li>\n<li>Describe your\u00a0<strong>successes<\/strong>\u00a0in school, work, and your personal life.<\/li>\n<li>Describe the\u00a0<strong>barriers<\/strong>\u00a0you have had to overcome to pursue your educational, work, and\/or personal goals.<\/li>\n<li>Describe your\u00a0<strong>experiences<\/strong>\u00a0working with people (voluntary and\/or paid). Please indicate the type of\u00a0<strong>setting<\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0<strong>length<\/strong>\u00a0of your experience in each setting.\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>In your opinion, what experiences have prepared you to work effectively with\u00a0<strong>diverse populations<\/strong>\u00a0(e.g., racial, ethnic, age, disability, socioeconomic, sexual orientation, and\/or religious diversity)?<\/li>\n<li>In your opinion, what\u00a0<strong>difficulties<\/strong>\u00a0might you encounter working with any of the groups listed above? (Please be specific.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Describe your\u00a0<strong>professional career plans<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>List or provide a summary of your\u00a0<strong>strengths<\/strong>\u00a0that equip you for the social work profession.<\/li>\n<li>All social workers exhibit personal limitations that sometimes interfere with effective social work practice. What limitations have you identified and targeted for change?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition to the item listed above, applicants should include any additional information pertinent to the admissions decision.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"modal-footer\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-default button-medium button default medium\" data-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type='text\/css'>.reading-box-container-1 .element-bottomshadow:before,.reading-box-container-1 .element-bottomshadow:after{opacity:0.7;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-reading-box-container reading-box-container-1\" style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"reading-box\" style=\"background-color:#000000;border-width:1px;border-color:#000000;border-left-width:3px;border-left-color:var(--primary_color);border-style:solid;\"><div class=\"reading-box-additional\">\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">大象传媒\u2019s BSW Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education\u2019s Commission on Accreditation,\u00a0our national regulatory body.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:80% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 10 !important;padding-right : 10 !important;margin-right : 2.4%;padding-bottom : 10 !important;padding-left : 10 !important;margin-left : 2.4%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 4px 10px 10px 10px;\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:900px;\"><img width=\"480\" height=\"320\" alt=\"Social Work\" title=\"SocialWork\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/social-work\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/171\/2025\/08\/SocialWork.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/social-work\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/171\/2025\/08\/SocialWork-200x133.png 200w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/social-work\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/171\/2025\/08\/SocialWork-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/social-work\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/171\/2025\/08\/SocialWork.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">#accordion-3019-1 .fusion-panel:hover, #accordion-3019-1 .fusion-panel.hover{ background-color: #f9f9f9 } #accordion-3019-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:#cccccc; 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Consult with your academic advisor to create a plan and monitor it regularly.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.missouriwestern.edu\/registrar\/ug\/HP\/SW\/SP-BSW-Social-Work.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">B.S.W. Social Work<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"c48458dc6c372120f\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3019-1\" data-target=\"#c48458dc6c372120f\" href=\"#c48458dc6c372120f\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Resources<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"c48458dc6c372120f\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialworkers.org\/\"><strong>National Association of Social Workers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cswe.org\/\"><b>Council on Social Work Education<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pr.mo.gov\/socialworkers.asp\"><b>大象传媒 Committee for Social Workers<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ksbsrb.ks.gov\/\"><strong>Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aswb.org\/\"><strong>Association of Social Work Boards<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/grandchallengesforsocialwork.org\/publications\/\"><strong>Grand Challenges for Social Work<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.voiceworksinstitute.com\/\"><strong>Voiceworks Institute<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:5px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-widget-area fusion-widget-area-1 fusion-content-widget-area\"><style 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