ABSTRACT While much is written about the professionalization of practitioners with bachelor’s degrees in social work, there is a void in the literature with regard to the role of those with undergraduate minors in social work. The few articles on social work minor programs are dated, yet the number of such programs is increasing, but with little consistency in requirements and no agreed upon competencies for their graduates. Much like the debate that took place when those with bachelor’s degrees were recognized as professionals in the field, there are “pros” and “cons” associated with offering social work minors. This article presents some arguments both in favor of and opposed to accredited programs offering social work minors. It also suggests necessary “next steps” for social work educators and administrators in order to strengthen the efficacy of social work minor programs and solidify their place in social work education.

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本科教育中的未成年人社会工作：受益还是负担？

摘要尽管有关社会工作专业学士学位的从业人员的职业化方面有很多文章，但关于未成年人的社会工作中的作用，文献中还是存在空白。关于社会工作辅修课程的文章已过时，但此类课程的数量却在增加，但要求的一致性不高，毕业生的能力也未达成共识。就像当拥有学士学位的人被认为是该领域的专业人士时所进行的辩论一样，为未成年人提供社会工作也有“利弊”。本文提出了一些支持和反对提供未成年人社会工作的认可计划的论点。