Accreditation

Hello. My school is applying to add a BSW program and I wondered if anyone could share any pitfalls or issues I should pay attention to on the candidacy application? It appears pretty straight forward. Just wondering if anyone had any areas that were problematic that I need to pay more attention to.

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Kelly Smith
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I would say be sure to attend the drop-in candidacy consultation sessions (link below). As the process is  more involved than it may seem on paper. These session really prepare you for the submission of your Benchmark I product. 

New Program Applicants

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New Program Applicants Is your institution applying to offer a new social work education program, such as a baccalaureate or master's degree program? Join the Accreditation Services and Training Manager for drop-in group consultations on the candidacy process. View this on CSWE >

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Bart W Miles
Social Work Program Director
Augustana University
Sioux Falls SD
bmiles@augie.edu
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In addition to the excellent suggestion about the drop-in sessions, there is a chapter about developing BSW programs in the book Needha Boutte-Queen and I edited, as well as one on accreditation: https://www.cswe.org/products/successful-baccalaureate-social-work-programs-a-guide-for-current-and-emerging-leaders/ 

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Susan Mapp
Professor
Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown PA
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Hello Kelly and all, 

I hope this finds you safe and well.  I agree with the drop sessions are very helpful.  Also, the online toolkit and resources can be supportive in your process.  Here is the link... https://www.cswe.org/accreditation/policies-process/2022epas/toolkit/.  Sending good wishes you way.  Take care...Karen

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Karen E Edmond
Interim Director of Practicum Education
Charter Oak State College
New Britain CT
5605153895
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