ERIC Number: EJ1179923
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-1043-7797
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Recruitment and Retention of Latinos in Social Work Education: Building on Students' Community Cultural Wealth
Olcon, Katarzyna; Pantell, Marcia; Sund, Andrew C.
Journal of Social Work Education, v54 n2 p349-363 2018
Spanish-speaking and culturally sensitive social workers are in high demand throughout the country to work with Latino clients. Latinos currently represent about 11% of active social workers, limiting the capacity of social work to effectively address the needs of the Latino population. Despite this shortage, little attention has been paid to the recruitment and retention of Latinos in social work. This article presents a case study that examines a BSW program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, at a bilingual, private college where 90% of students self-identify as Latinos. It details how the BSW program builds on the students' community cultural wealth to ensure continued recruitment and retention of Latino students. Implications for social work education are discussed.
Descriptors: Social Work, Spanish Speaking, Case Studies, Caseworkers, Cultural Capital, Student Recruitment, Hispanic American Students, School Holding Power, Minority Group Students, Disproportionate Representation, Bachelors Degrees, College Students
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Texas
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