SWK (0404) 859 - Professional Development

Credits: 3.00

This course strives to enhance self-awareness related to professional identity, to engage in a critical analysis of the social work profession through a social justice lens and to strengthen development of one’s curriculum vitae, prepare for professional conferences, develop grant proposals and prepare a manuscript for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

Repeatable: No Grade Type: Regular
Course Learning Goals: Students who successfully complete this course will develop skills and strategies, grounded in social justice framework, pertaining to the following dimensions of professional involvement:

Strengthening personal identity as a leader in the field of social work
Understanding the importance of mentorship
Developing a research agenda
How to navigate the conference proposal, acceptance, poster development and presentation process
Seeking external funding and developing a framework for grant-writing
Developing and preparing a manuscript for publication in a peer-reviewed journal
Career and time management.