Journal of Sociology and Social Work

The Implementation of Cultural Competencies in Field Practicum Learning Contracts: An Exploratory Study
Betty Blackmon, MSW, JD

Abstract
This article represents an exploratory study of graduate school social work student’s field practicum learning contracts. In particular, we examined the contracts for the presence of activities that address the principles of cultural competence. In 2008, The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) reiterated its stance promoting Educational Policy Standards’ (EPAS) and again in 2015 that mandated social work educators to train students in diversity and cultural competency. In addition, the National Association of Social Work and others provide competencies and Code of Conduct guidelines that require that all social workers strive for cultural competence in their practice. This study used content analysis to examine field placement learning contracts for indicators of cultural competence in a school of social work.

Full Text: PDF     DOI: 10.15640/jssw.v7n1a1