CSWE is a national association of social work education programs and individuals that ensure and enhance the quality of social work education for a professional practice that promotes individual family, and community well-being, and economic justice (see schedule o)individual members, as well as graduate and undergraduate programs of professional social work education. Founded in 1952, this partnership of educational and professional institutions, social welfare agencies, and private citizens is recognized by the council for higher education accreditation as the SOLE accrediting agency for social work education in the country. CSWE pursues this mission in higher education by setting and maintaining national accreditation standards for baccalaureate and master's degree programs in social work, by promoting faculty development, by engaging in international collaborations, and by advocating for social work education and research.
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