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  • 1.  application process

    Posted Apr 10, 2024 07:54

    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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  • 2.  RE: application process

    Posted Apr 10, 2024 23:15

    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.
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    Bart W Miles
    Social Work Program Director
    Augustana University
    Sioux Falls SD
    bmiles@augie.edu
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  • 3.  RE: application process

    Posted Apr 12, 2024 06:57

    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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  • 4.  RE: application process

    Posted May 07, 2024 18:48

    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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