Creating Accreditation Standards for Online Social Work Education: Examining Best Practices.
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| Title: | Creating Accreditation Standards for Online Social Work Education: Examining Best Practices. |
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| Authors: | Apgar, Dawn (AUTHOR), Vellaro, Iara (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Journal of Social Work Education. Spring2026, Vol. 62 Issue 2, p194-207. 14p. |
| Subjects: | Social work education standards, Accreditation, Occupational therapy education, Educational outcomes, Empirical research, Nursing education, Business, Online education, Alternative education, Physical therapy education, Public health, Special education, Outcome-based education, People with disabilities |
| Abstract: | To date, the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) has not developed specific accreditation standards for online courses or programs, positing that the methods of delivery do not matter in a competency-based model of education. However, CSWE has maintained standards that dictate the number of faculty and practicum hours required for accreditation, indicating that there are some standards that transcend competency outcomes given their importance. Some other professions have specific accreditation standards for online offerings. This article summarizes accreditation standards and empirical research findings that have implications for accreditation standards that would enhance the quality and equity of online social work education. Online social work education would benefit from quality control by CSWE as social work continues to realize unprecedented growth in this delivery model. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | To date, the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) has not developed specific accreditation standards for online courses or programs, positing that the methods of delivery do not matter in a competency-based model of education. However, CSWE has maintained standards that dictate the number of faculty and practicum hours required for accreditation, indicating that there are some standards that transcend competency outcomes given their importance. Some other professions have specific accreditation standards for online offerings. This article summarizes accreditation standards and empirical research findings that have implications for accreditation standards that would enhance the quality and equity of online social work education. Online social work education would benefit from quality control by CSWE as social work continues to realize unprecedented growth in this delivery model. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 10437797 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/10437797.2026.2629311 |
