The 2001 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards: Implications for MSW Programs

Abstract

The 2001 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) establish guidelines for baccalaureate and masters’ level social work education throughout the United States. In this article, the authors discuss implications of the EPAS for masters’ level social work educational programs. They focus especially upon the opportunities afforded programs to introduce innovative educational experiences

Keywords

• MSW education, social work, EPAS, educational policies, accreditation standards