What is AASW policy on the content of social work education?
Sections 6.1 & 6.2 in Policy and Procedures for Establishing Eligibility for Membership of AASW [July 2000] 6.0. CONTENT OF SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION 6.1. Knowledge for practice Knowledge from other disciplines is an integral component of social work education. This material has traditionally been covered in subjects variously named sociology, anthropology, politics, economics, history, social theory, psychology, human development and behaviour. In a two-plus-two degree, this essential knowledge may be acquired through university study undertaken prior to the final two years of social work study. In a four-year program, it will usually be completed in the first two years of the social work degree. Each university will exercise its discretion in the organisation and presentation of material related to the following content areas: i) An understanding of society and how it has developed and is organised. This includes an understanding of the major insight provided by sociology, anthropology,
