Resources for Students
National Organizations
Here are some interesting and helpful links for social work students. Inclusion of a link here does not imply endorsement of particular values or beliefs and links are provided simply as a courtesy for student and to pique interest for further research.
Council on Social Work Education
Lists accredited program, accreditation standards, and links to training and resources for social work programs.
National Association of Social Workers
https://www.socialworkers.org/
This is the largest association of social workers in the U.S. Of particular interest here for students is the NASW Code of Ethics and the membership form. Students who sign up as BSW or MSW students are eligible for a lower transition rate for membership.
National Phi Alpha Honor Society for Social Work
This is the official page of the National Phi Alpha Honor Society. Here you can learn about the benefits of membership, apply for scholarships, and purchase Phi Alpha merchandise.
Local Associations
Student Social Work Association (SSWA)
https://csupueblo.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/SSWA
This page lists the contact information for the SSWA.
SSWA Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/CSUP.SSWA/
This Facebook page provides connection with the club and current events.
Phi Alpha Zeta Delta Honor Society
https://csupueblo.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/PhiAlphaZetaDelta
This page lists the contact information for the Phi Alpha Zeta Delta chapter of the National Phi Alpha Honor Society.
Phi Alpha Zeta Delta Honor Society Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/CSUP.PhiAlpha/
This Facebook page provides connection with the club and current events.
NASW Colorado
The Colorado Chapter of the NASW.
Policy, Research, and Intervention
Social Work Policy Institute
http://www.socialworkpolicy.org/
This is an institute through the NASW Foundation which has information on issues that are important to social work, informs policy makers, and provides a forum for social workers to discuss healthcare and social service delivery issues.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
This government site provides information, grants, data, and resources on substance abuse and mental health issues. There are many free materials that you can order here.
Child Welfare League of America
This site provides information specific to child welfare.
Children’s Bureau: An office of the Administration for Children & Families
This official government site provides information related to working with children and families. There is information on grants, policies and programs, and research/data.
The Social Work Podcast
http://socialworkpodcast.blogspot.com/
This site provides a variety of podcasts from social workers on a wide-range of issues.
Writing Help
CSU-Pueblo Social Work Research Guide at the Library
http://guides.library.csupueblo.edu/socialwork
This page provides links and information specific to social work and social work research.
Writing and Tutoring Help at the Library
http://guides.library.csupueblo.edu/researchtips/citing
This link provides specific help for writing and links to formatting guides.
Online Writing Lab
https://www.csupueblo.edu/center-for-academic-enrichment/online-writing-lab/index.html
This link allows you to submit papers through the website for tutor comments.
Interesting Reading
Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics
This is an open-source peer-reviewed journal providing articles on social work values and ethics.
Reflections: Narratives of Professional Helping
https://reflectionsnarrativesofprofessionalhelping.org/index.php/Reflections
This is an open-source, peer-reviewed journal containing narratives of professional practice.
The New Social Worker Online
This online magazine for students includes articles written about field, self-care, values and ethics, and other topics. There is a link to the Social Work Job Bank here.
Social Work Helper
https://www.socialworkhelper.com/
This site provides a variety of news for social work and social justice.
Financial Information and Graduate School
Loan Forgiveness for Social Workers
https://www.socialworkers.org/Advocacy/Policy-Issues/Student-Loan-Forgiveness
This link from the NASW provides information on student loan forgiveness for social workers.
CSU-Pueblo Master of Social Work Program
https://www.csupueblo.edu/social-work/MSW-Program.html
This page provides information about our MSW program.