Council on Social Work Education Core Competencies
The Bachelor of Social Work program at Walden University has been designed in accordance with the 2022 standards set by Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). CSWE is the accrediting body for social work programs, and they create Educational Policies and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) that are designed to guide social work programs. The Walden BSW program accepts the 9 Competencies and practice behaviors identified by CSWE.
CSWE has outlined 9 core competencies with the corresponding practice behaviors that should be mastered by graduates of the Walden BSW program:
Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice
Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice
Competency 4: Engage in Practice-Informed Research and Research-Informed Practice
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice
Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities