The policies guiding the Social Work Program exist in several documents. These are listed and briefly described below:
CSUSB Bulletin
This catalogue is the university's contract with the student. It lays out the academic calendar, general requirements for admission, and describes courses of study as well as student services and resources. This may be viewed online.
School of Social Work General Policies
The general policies of the School of Social Work are available to new students in the BASW Student Handbook, MSW Student Handbook and Practicum Manual.
NASW Code of Ethics
This is the code of professional behavior for students, faculty, and practitioners of social work. It is discussed in courses throughout the curriculum. It is provided to all new students admitted to the CSUSB School of Social Work Program. It is also available at the NASW Web Site, along with specialized standards for various fields of practice.
NASW Social Work Speaks
Policy statements of NASW (general Assembly) that guide social workers in practice. These may be ordered directly from NASW.