Student's Personal Statement of Interest in Social Work Practice: * As a part of your application for admission to the Social Work Program at Charter

Student’s Personal Statement of Interest in Social Work Practice: *

As a part of your application for admission to the Social Work Program at Charter Oak State College, you are asked to respond to the areas listed below in typewritten APA format and double-spaced. It should also be approximately 2-3 paragraphs long and included with your application. Responses will be used as a method to assess:

    – Basic writing skills
    – Admission to the Social Work Program.

Please use self-reflection and self-regulation to describe your values and how you maintain professionalism in practice situations.

In addition, please describe how your background & experiences relate to the following:

• Social Work Core Competency #1 — Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior:

    • 1.1 Make ethical decisions by applying the NASW Code of Ethics standards, relevant laws and regulations, models for ethical decision-making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics as appropriate to the context.

    • 1.2 Demonstrate professional demeanor in behavior, appearance, and oral, written, and electronic communication.

    • 1.3 Use technology ethically and appropriately to facilitate practice outcomes.

    • 1.4 Use supervision and consultation to guide professional judgment and behavior.