DSW Candidate – Orin Howard, 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
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Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars 2025 Event!
Expanding Cultural Competency in Social Work Education utilizing Critical Race Theory focusing on the African American Experiences
DSW Candidate – Orin Howard, MSW, mBA, LCSW-C, LICSW
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
10:30 AM- 11:45 AM Eastern Time Zone
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Description
Expanding Cultural Competency in Social Work Education utilizing Critical Race Theory focusing on the African American Experiences
Cultural Competency has been ingrained into the fabric of social work. It is an expectation that all social workers demonstrate and fight against oppression and white supremacy. The standards created by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) developed guidelines for students and future social workers. The African American community continues to be one of the most impacted communities by structural oppression, racism, and discrimination.
This study analyzes several studies that explore the perceptions of African American Master of Social Work (MSW) students’ experiences and cultural competencies. Studies will show that the perceptions of these MSW students reflect ongoing concerns that mirror community concerns for the African American community. Utilizing Critical Race Theory (CRT), the study will show how social work education could be expanded to address some of the community’s needs and reinforce standards set by the CSWE and NASW. The study shows that CRT has only been implemented in two MSW programs in the United States (Howard University and California State University Dominguez Hills). CRT addresses some of the concerns expressed by the students but also forges a new direction in social work education that allows knowledge to be integrated into the entire MSW curriculum.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Identify social work standards that influence cultural competencies and education.
- Explore and understand the impact of structural oppression within the African American community and social work education.
- Identify the principles of Critical Race Theory and benefits within social work education.
Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Target Audience: This conference is intended for social workers and students.
Accreditation: University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/22-9/29/25. Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 15 general continuing education credits.
Claiming CE Credit: Instructions for claiming CE credit will be disseminated at the beginning of each session.
Questions: If you have any questions regarding CE credit or to report a grievance, please contact Christina Krantz at Christina.Krantz@uky.edu. For technical assistance, please contact lmshelp@uky.edu.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these presentations are those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the University of Kentucky or the College of Social Work. The inclusion of any topics, perspectives, or discussions is intended for academic engagement and does not constitute endorsement by the institution.
