Date of Paper
5-2016
Type of Paper
Clinical research paper
Degree Name
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)
Department
Social Work
First Advisor
Lisa R. Kiesel
Department/School
Social Work
Abstract
The social work profession began not only with the inclusion of advocacy and social policy as primary components, but as the bedrock of the profession itself. Recent literature has raised alarms with regard to a diminished professional emphasis on macro practice. The purpose of this study was to identify lessons that social workers may learn from those social workers who are participating in successful macro social work, as well as how their differing role perspectives may impact these efforts. Using a qualitative design, eight social workers were interviewed regarding their successful social policy, career trajectory, and perspectives regarding their social work education. Three primary themes were identified through this study: lessons for the social worker, lessons for social work programs, and robust career experiences.
Recommended Citation
Welte, Patricia. (2016). The Social Worker and Successful State Social Policy. Retrieved from Sophia, the St. Catherine University repository website: https://sophia.stkate.edu/msw_papers/682