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Social Work Program Analysis

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When I received my acceptance letter from the School of Social Work, I was excited and had prepared myself for this higher learner program. I did not know what to expect, but I was determined to finish this program. I had made a choice to prioritize my life, so that my studies would not be affected and it was an effective measurement for me. There were days that giving up seemed easier, but my will and determination would not allow me to quit. In fact, I had surprised myself by achieving and maintaining a 3.0 GPA and currently two classes away from a minor in Sociology. I am proud of my accomplishments because this was my third time returning back to school and failure was not an option. Thorough all of my stresses, I have managed to obtain …show more content…

This program has challenged and forced me to think critically about social issues that are placed on disadvantaged populations. I am no longer easily intimidated by others or shy and often voice the importance of changing the injustices and biases that are faced by vulnerable individuals. As an individual who once had tunnel vision, I have become well-informed and appreciative of the differences and views of others. This program has taught me how to form relationships without placing bias or prejudgments other people, I have been introduced to a whole new world. Engaging with these individuals have taught me how to work collaboratively, collectively, and cohesively as a group member. In social work there is diversity among clients and colleagues and a social worker must know how to adapt in this changing environment. When faced with challenges, I have sought out the support and advice from professors, social workers, and classmates and this has been effective for me. I found that making preconceived notions about others had limited me, but being in this program has given me an opportunity to meet a diverse group of individuals. This opportunity has allowed me to evolve into a better person, but have made lifetime

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Enhance my skills to better communication with the population I will be serving. Use intersectionality theories to relate to my clients to gain their trust. One of my major goals to open up a Girl's Enrichment Center. The center’s principles will closely correspond to those of the National Association of Social Workers. More specifically, the core values of Morgan State University’s Social Work program, which states as follows, “We believe in social justice and work to correct the social structures that create and perpetuate oppression.

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Upon completing this program I plan to work with individuals seeking support, guidance, and personal growth. To fortify this work, I intend to attain clinical licensure. Although social work practices can ameliorate client troubles, I would also like the ability to find possible solutions within diagnoses, further evaluation, and treatment. Utilizing the Advanced Clinical Practice concentration offered in this program will allow me to become familiar with working in clinical settings and apply my coursework knowledge to real work situations. A crucial piece I look for when entering an academic program or workplace is the ability to create real, tangible change.

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Who I identify as, including identifying as a social worker once I graduate, will have some level privilege and power attached to the chosen identities. Gelfand, Sillivan, and Steinhouse (2002) noted that there are may dimensions that influence our personal and professional relationships with others, and these dimensions shape how we see and interact with, include or exclude them, and ways that we oppress or discriminate against them. As a social worker whose clients share my same identity, we may benefit by my having a shared understanding of cultural norms and expectations to reach a common goal. For clients who share commonalities with me, we may benefit by being able to work more collaboratively and possibly a more trusting relationship than one that must be built over time. However, just as similarities can be empowering, I must remember that the client knows best despite our shared identities that may speak otherwise.

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Ms. Sweat is not employed at this time. She receives Food Stamps in the amount of $771.00 per month and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) in the amount of $320.00 per month. In addition, her mother, Patsey Sweat contributes to the household expenses. Gail Sweat stated that the economic situation if “tight “at times and that additional money would be helpful. She did report that they are able to maintain a household and pay their bills.

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This course helped me to professionally interact with conceptual clients of children, youth, and families with multiple social life difficulties. Engaging in such practice on some regular occasions taught me skills of professional counseling and integrating theories in the everyday life as Social Work practitioner. I am also glad learning the most current social work practices tools like Evidence-Based Practice which numerous organizations and practitioners adopted it as their main values. Evidence Based Practice employ the most effective and current research findings to support interventions and practice in social work. Social justice and human diversity were another eye-opening courses which I found educational in terms of understanding the diversity of a society and how to advocate for these group who often are deprived of their human, social, economic and political rights.

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Growing up in a foster home has opened my eyes and my heart to the wonderful world of social work. Ever since I was eight years old, my family has taken in several kids in need of a home and a family. Changing their lives was something I take pride in. There isn’t a better feeling in the world than being able to help someone out in need, protecting and comforting them.

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The sense of community was fostered throughout the program which showed me that I wasn’t alone in this journey and that many of my doubts and struggles were experienced by other people. I enjoyed how I had to look from different perspectives in each assignment to fully understand and complete them. I also learned to be more proactive, prepared and organized. I'm certain that this experience has made me

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Sadly, when people like me come to meet people like the social work adviser, people are easily put down. Sometimes we are lucky enough to have the courage to seek a higher education, and when facing situations like the one I went through, it is easy to believe that we cannot succeed, especially when we grow up in communities that follow the social norm of placing education as a secondary

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My need to feel self-actualized drove me to study social care practice, allowing me to develop knowledge and interpersonal skills that will qualify me to become social care practitioner. (Cited in Charleton, M. 2014 p.

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The reason I’m interested in pursuing a degree in social work is because, I have always been a person that doesn’t mind giving or helping someone. When I was in high school, I would always give my friends advice to situations that they were dealing with. Up until my adult life, I would see a homeless person alone the roadside, stop dig into my purse and just give whatever I had. I have always had the passion in helping others, I didn’t have much growing up I was raised in the home of a single parent alone with five other kids. During my last two semester of Palm Beach State College, I got the oppuntinnty to do field work in which, I worked with small kids who I helped with different situations and one on one mentoring.

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The quality MSW program offered at Our Lady of the Lake will enable me to conduct research into, and increase my understanding of the diversity this program entails. I know that my adaptive personality will help me to form lasting connections to further build my professional goals. I believe that I my passion, drive, having an open mind and willingness to learn will grant me success as a Social Worker. I am determined to do all that I can to pursue a Master’s degree in Social Work and commit myself to improving the social and personal experiences of family’s, geriatrics, and children. After receiving my degree, I want to find a career in Child Welfare, while also servicing the geriatric

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I am confident that the skills that I will gain from completing a social work master’s degree will help me collaborate with people in need and aid sustainable growth in their lives. My first introduction to social work as a profession came while living on a small

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Both accomplishments, especially my scores on the Advanced Placement exams, gave me a sense of self-confidence and faith in my ability to accomplish my goals that I had

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Over the semester I have learned many new aspects of social work that have helped deepen my understanding of what social work is really about. This course has taught me things that will help me become a better person and will also help me with my future working with children. Self reflection is a key skill to have when working in social work. We need to understand how we are, and our social location, influence everything we do with social work. My beliefs and values would be beneficial for being a social worker because I have a caring no judgment, personality that allows me to be a neutral and to listen to people.

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