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Articles: Gatekeeping: Screening Future Social Workers

Gatekeeping: A Model for Screening Baccalaureate Students for Field Education

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Pages 8-17 | Accepted 01 Sep 1990, Published online: 05 Jun 2013
 

Abstract

Historically, social work educators have been gatekeepers for the profession; they have been responsible for determining whether students will become social workers. Given the current issues facing the profession, a need exists to continue emphasizing the gatekeeping role. This article presents an evaluation model that assesses readiness and potential of undergraduate students to enter field education. In addition, the article identifies issues to consider in implementing such a model, including faculty and university support of and student response to the gatekeeping process. Moreover, it evaluates the experiences of one university that has used the model since 1980.

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