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Abstract
Social systems concepts provide a sound base for social work manpower research. An example is given of research in which eight accredited undergraduate social work programs gave the Virginia State Merit System test for social workers on their campuses. Test performance of BSW students was compared with an undifferentiated group, and comparisons were made between students from the different schools. Significant differences were found in the comparisons of students from different schools, but no significant differences were found in comparing BSWs with the undifferentiated group. Questions are raised about the test's validity and schools are urged to review the results in respect to their own programs.
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David P. Beverly
DAVID P. BEVERLY is an associate professor, and JANIS Y. DICKMAN is an assistant professor, both in the School of Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University. This paper originally was presented at the Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting in Boston, March 5, 1979.
Janis Y. Dickman
DAVID P. BEVERLY is an associate professor, and JANIS Y. DICKMAN is an assistant professor, both in the School of Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University. This paper originally was presented at the Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting in Boston, March 5, 1979.