Educational Preparation for Social Work Administrators: A Survey

Abstract

There has been considerable disagreement over what is considered to be optimal educational preparation for social work administrators. This paper presents the findings from a survey of 285 practicing social work administrators in regard to their valuation of MSW and post-MSW education and training, significant gaps in their educational preparation, and the relevance of their educational preparation for administrative functioning. Issues and implications for social work education and administrative practice are discussed.