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1. After reviewing the NASW Code of Ethics Core Values, discuss a core value that you have demonstrated in the past: service, as well as a core value that you would like to develop: social justice while completing the MSW program. Please use specific examples.
2. The NASW Code of Ethics includes working with diverse populations and communities whose values and beliefs may be different from yours. Discuss two previous experiences that are relevant to individual differences and/or diversity, as described within the NASW Code of Ethics: As an individual with Achondroplasia Dwarfism, I am part of the disabled community, a severely oppressed population. I have experienced marginalization, discrimination, and exclusion throughout my life. I have been stared at, ridiculed, and even denied service because of my dwarfism. However, I have also experienced the power of community and the strength of the human spirit. I have met many amazing people who have taught me about acceptance, compassion, and love. I am proud to be a part of the disabled community, and I am committed to advocating for change.
3. Describe a specific aspect or issue in social work that interests you most and explain how you became interested in this issue: Social acceptance for the disabled population.
Experience Related to Social Work
Discuss any volunteer/unpaid staff or paid experiences in human services, community work, or any other experiences that have contributed to your choice of social work as a profession: Working with families who are interested in adopting children with dwarfism for over 20 years. I provide them with information about dwarfism, the adoption process, and the resources available to them. Advocatng for parents who are facing challenges during the adoption process, and children who are needing parents, I have helped create families. I am passionate about helping individuals who are adopting children with dwarfism, and I am committed to providing them with the support they need. Making a difference in the lives of many families, I strive to make the world a better place...expand. What specifically influenced your decision to pursue a Master of Social Work degree at LSU?online advanced standing option....expand
Briefly describe your professional goals. Consider your own strengths and what you would need to learn or develop to become an effective social worker.