Examining Substance Use Education in Social Work: A Survey of MSW Program Leaders
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2019
Keywords
Social Work Education, MSW Programs, Curriculum Development, Substance Use, Addiction Training, Program Leadership, Higher Education
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.1080/10437797.2019.1671260
Abstract
Substance use is a chronic social issue with major implications for social welfare in the United States. As one of the main professions delivering mental health services, social workers must be adequately prepared to address substance use–related challenges. However, studies suggest that Master of Social Work (MSW) programs offer insufficient training in this area. This article reports on a national survey of MSW program leaders designed to assess their perceptions of substance use education, its necessity and importance, and the preparedness of graduates to implement substance use interventions. Results indicate that while leaders view substance use education as essential, many programs lack sufficient curricular coverage and resources to prepare students for professional practice in substance use services.
Was this content written or created while at USF?
No
Citation / Publisher Attribution
Journal of Social Work Education, v. 57, issue 2, p. 299-315
Scholar Commons Citation
Minnick, Dane, "Examining Substance Use Education in Social Work: A Survey of MSW Program Leaders" (2019). Social Work Faculty Publications. 267.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/sok_facpub/267
