Help your students make the transition from liberal arts or general education to professional education and the practice of social work. Barsky's text not only equips students with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to make the most of their social work education, it also makes the tasks of social work educators more interesting and fulfilling. This book prepares students for the rigors of a social work program and helps them hone such important skills as critical thinking, professional writing, and integrating values with theory, self-awareness, and reflective practice. Once students have mastered the materials in this book, you can focus on teaching content and taking your students to higher levels of professional competence and development. This interactive workbook helps students assess their educational needs, pre-empt problems, and develop strategies to ensure that they not only survive, but thrive as they take advantage of all the opportunities your program has to offer. Read Less