The West Chester University MSW Program is committed to preparing students to respond
to the needs of vulnerable and oppressed individuals, families and communities through
the lens of human rights and social and economic justice. To that end, we hold ourselves
and our students to the highest standards of professional behavior and to the NASW Code of Ethics.
Behavioral Expectations
Performance
Meets attendance expectations of classes, field placement and other meetings with
regularity and reliability
Notifies professors, field instructors and colleagues prior to any absences or late
arrivals
Arrives for class, field placement and other meetings prepared to participate
Meets course expectations
Conduct
Demonstrates integrity and honesty in all matters
Demonstrates willingness to work collaboratively with others
Shows respect for others’ opinions
Remains open to positive and constructive feedback from peers, faculty, staff and
field instructors
Demonstrates a willingness to understand and engage difference and diversity
Communication
Demonstrates effective and respectful verbal and non-verbal communication (e.g. eye
contact, personal space)
Demonstrates the ability to discuss and process information
Articulate ideas, thoughts, and concepts clearly
Self-Awareness and Self-Control
Communicates effectively and respectfully
Demonstrates an awareness of personal strengths and challenges
Demonstrates an understanding of the appropriate use of self-disclosure
Demonstrates emotional regulation
Demonstrates unimpaired judgment and decision-making
Use of Technology
Uses public and private technology (including but not limited to social networking,
texting or emailing, voicemail, data storage) in a professional manner
Abides by specific classroom and field policies regarding use of all technologies
Follows the ethical and legal standards for privacy and confidentiality in accordance
with state, federal, agency and institutional standards
