10 MCQs on the Evolution of Social Work Education

Test your knowledge of the evolution of social work education with these 10 multiple choice questions. Learn about the history of social work education, from its early beginnings to the present day.

1. What was the first social work education program established in the US?

   • A. Columbia University in 1898
   • B. University of Chicago in 1908
   • C. University of Pennsylvania in 1910
   • D. Boston College in 1912

   The answer is A. Columbia University in 1898.

2. Who is considered to be the mother of social work?

   • A. Mary Richmond
   • B. Jane Addams
   • C. Ida B. Wells
   • D. Florence Nightingale

   The answer is A. Mary Richmond.

3. What is the name of the organization that is responsible for accrediting social work education programs in the United States?

   • A. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
   • B. National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
   • C. American Association of Social Workers (AASW)
   • D. Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

   The answer is A. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

4. What year did the CSWE establish the Commission on Accreditation of Baccalaureate and Master's Programs in Social Work?

   • A. 1965
   • B. 1985
   • C. 2005
   • D. 2015

   The answer is A. 1965.

5. What year did the CSWE establish the Commission on Accreditation of Doctoral Programs in Social Work?

   • A. 1965
   • B. 1985
   • C. 2005
   • D. 2015

   The answer is B. 1985.

6. What year did the NASW establish the Center for Social Work Research?

   • A. 2000
   • B. 2010
   • C. 2020
   • D. 2030

   The answer is A. 2000.

7. What year did the NASW launch the Social Work Action Network to mobilize social workers to advocate for social justice?

   • A. 2000
   • B. 2010
   • C. 2020
   • D. 2030

   The answer is C. 2020.

8. What are the three core values of social work?

   • A. Human dignity and worth, social justice, the importance of human relationships
   • B. Social justice, the importance of human relationships, the scientific search for knowledge
   • C. The scientific search for knowledge, human dignity and worth, the importance of human relationships
   • D. Human dignity and worth, the scientific search for knowledge, the prevention of social problems

   The answer is A. Human dignity and worth, social justice, the importance of human relationships.

9. What is the purpose of field education in social work?

   • A. To provide students with the opportunity to practice social work skills in a real-world setting
   • B. To give students the opportunity to learn about different social work theories and practice models
   • C. To help students develop their professional identity as social workers
   • D. All of the above

   The answer is D. All of the above.

10. What is the future of social work education?

    • A. The field is expected to grow in the coming years, as the demand for social workers increases.
    • B. Social work educators are committed to developing new and innovative ways to prepare social workers to meet the needs of the future.
    • C. The field is becoming more diverse, as social workers are needed to work with a variety of populations.
    • D. All of the above

    The answer is D. All of the above.

I hope these questions help you learn more about the evolution of social work education.