Definitional Dilemmas and the Baccalaureate Generalist

Authors

Frank R. Baskind, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Abstract

This paper serves as a guide to understanding the rationale for present day baccalaureate practice and those factors which may contribute to the difficulty in defining the term "generalist". It reviews the significant actions taken by our professional organizations and the curriculum building activities which led to the current view of the BSW as a generalist practitioner. The definitional dilemma is related to the situational qualities of BSW practice which stem from the nature of who is involved in the defining process. This dilemma seems to be a symptom of a larger professional concern, the need to differentiate between practice behaviors for the BSW and MSW education levels.

Recommended Citation

Baskind, Frank R. (1982) "Definitional Dilemmas and the Baccalaureate Generalist," The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare: Vol. 9: Iss. 1, Article 14.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15453/0191-5096.1519
Available at: https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/jssw/vol9/iss1/14