ERIC Number: EJ1218798
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
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Perceptions of a Military Social Work Specialization Certificate Program: Implications for Future Programs
Whitworth, James D.; Lawrence, Shawn; Dziegielewski, Sophia F.; Mandes, Chelsea L.
Journal of Teaching in Social Work, v39 n3 p197-211 2019
Military social work certificates, courses, and specializations have emerged to address the need for competent and culturally aware practitioners to serve military and veteran clients. This study evaluates one of these certificate programs surveying 27 previous graduate students and 11 field supervisors affiliated with this program. The majority of the participants endorsed this certificate as a viable means to prepare for practice with these clients. Findings highlight the importance of participants understanding military culture and common psychiatric conditions. Results point to the benefits of future programs teaching this material using real-life case scenarios and addressing veteran benefits, different periods of service, macro content, and complex ethical challenges.
Descriptors: Social Work, Counselor Training, Certification, Specialization, Military Personnel, Cultural Awareness, Veterans, Graduate Students, Supervisors, Program Evaluation, Counselor Client Relationship, Mental Disorders, Case Method (Teaching Technique), Teaching Methods, Ethics, Military Service, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Masters Programs, Self Efficacy, Student Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes, Participant Characteristics, Program Descriptions
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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