Technical Standards
                        
                        The following technical standards are required for admission, retention, and graduation
                           from the Department of Social Work at 糖心Vlog University. These standards
                           describe the physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioral requirements of social
                           work students. They are designed to provide reasonable assurance that students can
                           participate fully in all aspects of coursework and the field practicum, with or without
                           accommodation, resulting in successful graduation from the program.
                        
                        Professional Performance
                        
                        The Department of Social Work recognizes that preparation for professional practice
                           requires more than scholastic achievement. The program expects students to exhibit
                           behaviors that are consistent with professional performance. Such behavior is expected
                           not only in the classroom but throughout the University and the larger community.
                           Some specific examples of professional performance standards are outlined below.
                        
                        Acknowledge/Sign Technical and Professional Standards Form
                        
                        
                           
                              
                                 
                                 
                                    
                                    Observation
                                    
                                    Students must be able to:
                                    
                                    
                                       
                                       - Accurately observe clients to effectively assess their situations.
- Have functional use of the senses and sufficient motor capability to carry out the
                                          necessary assessment activities.
Communication
                                    
                                    Students must be able to:
                                    
                                    
                                       
                                       - Communicate effectively with other students, faculty, staff, clients and other professionals,
                                          and exemplify a willingness and ability to listen to others.
- Demonstrate effective communication in oral presentations, written assignments, small
                                          group settings, and through electronic means.
- Perceive and interpret nonverbal communication.
- Use spoken and writ颅ten English to understand the content presented in the program.
- Comprehend reading assignments and search and evaluate the literature.
- Demonstrate competency in writing skills.
Sensory and Motor Functions
                                    
                                    Students must have sufficient sensory and motor abilities to:
                                    
                                    
                                       
                                       - Attend class and complete the required number of hours during their field practicum.
- Maintain consciousness and equilibrium and have the physical strength and stamina
                                          to perform satisfactorily in the classroom and in social work agency settings.
Intellectual, Conceptual, Integrative and Quantitative Functions
                                    
                                    Students must have the ability to:
                                    
                                    
                                       
                                       - Think critically, analyze and interpret objective and subjective data, and apply effective
                                          problem solving skills. These skills allow students to make proper assessments, use
                                          sound judgment, appropriately prioritize therapeutic interventions, and measure and
                                          report client outcomes.
- Demonstrate skills of recall using long and short term memory, inferential reasoning,
                                          application of knowledge, and evaluation of predicted outcomes at appropriate levels
                                          in the program.
Self Awareness
                                    
                                    Students must exhibit:
                                    
                                    
                                       
                                       - Knowledge and openness to learning how one鈥檚 values, attitudes, beliefs, emotions
                                          and past experiences affect thinking, behavior and relationships.
- Willingness to examine and change their behavior when appropriate and work effectively
                                          with others in subordinate positions as well as with those in authority.
Emotional and Mental Stability
                                    
                                    Students must demonstrate the ability to:
                                    
                                    
                                       
                                       - Deal with current life stressors through the use of appropriate coping mechanisms
                                          effectively by using appropriate self-care and developing supportive relationships
                                          with colleagues, peers, and others.
- Effectively use help for medical or emotional problems that interfere with academic
                                          and clinical performance.
 
                                 
                                    
                                    Students must demonstrate:
                                    
                                    
                                       
                                       - A commitment to the goals of social work and to the ethical standards of the profession,
                                          as specified in the NASW Code of Ethics.
- The essential values of social work including the respect for the dignity and worth
                                          of every individual and his/her right to a just share of society鈥檚 resources (social
                                          justice).
- Behaviors that are in compliance with program policies, institutional policies, professional
                                          ethical standards, and societal laws in classroom, field, and community.
- Responsible and accountable behavior by knowing and practicing within the scope of
                                          social work, respecting others, being punctual and dependable, prioritizing responsibilities,
                                          attending class regularly, observing deadlines, completing assignments on time, keeping
                                          appointments or making appropriate arrangements, and accepting supervision and criticism
                                          in a positive manner.
- A commitment to serve in an appropriate manner all persons in need of assistance,
                                          regardless of the person鈥檚 age, class, race, religious affiliation (or lack of), gender,
                                          disability, sexual orientation and/or value system.