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Table of Contents (pages 5-8)

Foreword (pages 9-10)

Preface (pages 11-14)

Acknowledgments (pages 15-18)

Contributors (pages 19-30)

Part 1. Background and Issues (pages 31-32)

1. Introduction: The Arena of Gatekeeping (pages 33-51)

2. The Ethics of Gatekeeping (pages 52-74)

3. The History of Gatekeeping (pages 75-89)

4. Gatekeeping in BSW Programs: A Review of the Research (pages 90-102)

5. Gatekeeping in Social Work Education: Achieving Diversity and Excellence (pages 103-136)

6. Gatekeeping in Field Education (pages 137-164)

7. Creating a Bridging Environment: The Screening-in Process in BSW Programs (pages 165-178)

8. Screening Students Out of BSW Programs: Responding to Professional Obligations and Institutional Challenges (pages 179-198)

Part 2. Legal Perspectives (pages 199-200)

9. Legal Issues Facing Social Work Academia (pages 201-224)

10. Disability Law and Undergraduate Social Work Education: Practicing What We Preach (pages 225-241)

11. Court Cases and Judicial Opinions Related to Gatekeeping in Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (pages 242-265)

12. Ethics Charges Against BSW Students: Principles and Case Examples (pages 266-286)

Part 3. Strategies and Processes (pages 287-288)

13. Academic Standards for Admission and Retention (pages 289-308)

14. Admission Reviews in Baccalaureate Social Work Programs: Is There a Role for Social Work Practitioners? (pages 309-323)

15. Psychological Testing as a Tool in Assessing Undergraduate Students for Admission to a Baccalaureate Social Work Program (pages 324-338)

16. Developing a Policy on Sharing Sensitive Information About Students with Field Instructors (pages 339-362)

17. Portfolio Assessment (pages 363-389)

18. The Use of Comprehensive Exit Exams (pages 390-409)

Part 4. Appendixes: Gatekeeping Materials and Sample Tools (pages 410-411)

Appendix 1. Questions for Student Admissions Essay (pages 412-414)

Appendix 2. Sample BSW Admissions Rating Sheet (pages 415-418)

Appendix 3. Student Admissions Contract and Code of Conduct (pages 419-420)

Appendix 4. Academic Performance Review Policy: Student Continuation, Review, and Dismissal (pages 421-428)

Appendix 5. Informed Consent Form for Psychological Testing (pages 429-430)

Appendix 6. Student Self-Assessment (pages 431-435)

Appendix 7. Volunteer Experience Materials (pages 436-439)

Appendix 8. Reference Letter Form (pages 440-442)

Appendix 9. Field Instruction Tool for Evaluation of Student Performance (pages 443-449)

Appendix 10. Grading Checklist (pages 450-451)

Appendix 11. Critical Thinking Rubric (pages 452-453)

Appendix 12. Syllabus Demonstrating Use of Portfolio Assessment (pages 454-465)

Appendix 13. Commission on Accreditation Supplement to the Handbook of Accreditation Standards and Procedures: Guidelines for Termination for Academic and Professional Reasons (pages 466-467)

Appendix 14. Comparing Codes of Ethics: An Assignment for Developing Critical-Thinking Abilities (pages 468-469)

Index (pages 470-496)

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