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Publication Date: 2011
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HIV/AIDS Course Content in CSWE-Accredited Social Work Programs: A Survey of Current Curricular Practices
Rowan, Diana; Shears, Jeffrey
Journal of Teaching in Social Work, v31 n2 p119-130 2011
The authors surveyed program directors at all bachelor of social work and master of social work programs accredited by the Council on Social Work Education using an online tool that assessed whether and how their respective social work programs are covering content related to HIV/AIDS. Of the 650 program directors, 153 (24%) participated in the survey. Programs reported coverage of HIV/AIDS content in various foundation content areas, including human behavior in the social environment, populations at risk, and social work practice. The authors also surveyed use of various pedagogical methods, and respondents reported the most use of guest speakers, lectures, and readings in delivering HIV/AIDS content. More than 70% of bachelor and master of social work programs reported having at least 1 field placement specific to HIV/AIDS. In addition, the authors evaluated social work textbooks for specific content on social work with HIV/AIDS, and recommendations are made for inclusion of more HIV/AIDS specific content. (Contains 3 figures.)
Descriptors: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Textbook Evaluation, Course Content, Social Environment, Social Work, Accreditation (Institutions), Masters Programs, At Risk Persons, Teaching Methods, Bachelors Degrees, Lecture Method, Administrator Attitudes, Program Descriptions
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