Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Foreword ix
4. Preface xi
5. Acknowledgments xv
6. Contributors xix
7. Part I. Background and Issues
8. 1. Introduction: The Arena of Gatekeeping 3
9. 2. The Ethics of Gatekeeping 22
10. 3. The History of Gatekeeping 45
11. 4. Gatekeeping in BSW Programs: A Review of the Research 60
12. 5. Gatekeeping in Social Work Education: Achieving Diversity and Excellence 73
13. 6. Gatekeeping in Field Education 107
14. 7. Creating a Bridging Environment: The Screening-In Process in BSW Programs 135
15. 8. Screening Students Out of BSW Programs: Responding to Professional Obligations and Institutional Challenges 149
16. Part II. Legal Perspectives
17. 9. Legal Issues Facing Social Work Academia 171
18. 10. Disability Law and Undergraduate Social Work Education: Practicing What We Preach 195
19. 11. Court Cases and Judicial Opinions Related to Gatekeeping in Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools 212
20. 12. Ethics Charges Against BSW Students: Principles and Case Examples 236
21. Part III. Strategies and Processes
22. 13. Academic Standards for Admission and Retention 259
23. 14. Admission Reviews in Baccalaureate Social Work Programs: Is There a Role for Social Work Practitioners? 279
24. 15. Psychological Testing as a Tool in Assessing Undergraduate Students for Admission to a Baccalaureate Social Work Program 293
25. 16. Developing a Policy on Sharing Sensitive Information About Students with Field Instructors 308
26. 17. Portfolio Assessment 332
27. 18. The Use of Comprehensive Exit Exams 359
28. Part IV. Appendixes: Gatekeeping Materials and Sample Tools 379
29. Index 439