Upon completion of their academic and internship requirements, graduates of Champlain College’s undergraduate Social Work Program will:

1. Identify and utilize essential social work roles and the accompanying skills necessary to perform them in the various approaches/fields/settings of the profession and at the appropriate micro/mezzo/macro level of practice.
    
2. Apply the professional values and ethics of social work practice, carry out its legal obligations and utilize ethical decision-making strategies in the various approaches/fields/settings of the profession.
    
3. Apply the concepts of human development in a social context to their interactions with and assessments of diverse and global populations, including those at risk.
    
4. Apply the fundamental concepts and supporting theories of generalist social work practice to case situations in the various approaches/fields/settings of the profession and at the appropriate micro/mezzo/macro level of practice. Graduates will also utilize these concepts and theories in preparation for any BSW licensure exam required by those states that have instituted such credentialing.
    
5. Apply the stages of the problem solving or planned change process to the various approaches/fields/settings of the profession and at the appropriate micro/mezzo/macro level of practice.
    
6. Develop bio/psycho/social/spiritual assessments of individuals, groups, families and communities from a “strengths perspective.”
    
7. Apply case management principles using appropriate technological resources.
    
8. Demonstrate an understanding of the development and operation of social welfare policy and service delivery systems, including an international perspective, and apply the skills necessary to utilize policy implications in one’s practice.
    
9. Demonstrate the principles of effective communication, including appropriate interviewing skills and the development of professional relationships.
    
10. Recognize through self reflection and personal awareness their personal values, biases and beliefs, and be cognizant of how these factors impact their professional interactions with others.
     
11. Work as a team member by encouraging and facilitating cooperation, trust and unity; by giving and receiving constructive feedback; by fostering commitment and team spirit; and by assuming the necessary roles and responsibilities to help the group achieve its goals.