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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Social Work
Notes
- Abstract:
- While there is evidence that leadership capacity is essential for effective management of human service organizations, the lived experience and journey of masters of social work (MSW) graduates with respect to the degree to which their masters level social work educational programs provided them with the necessary administrative leadership and managerial development and preparation is uncertain. This study, through phenomenological qualitative inquiry, explores the leadership development experiences of MSW graduates who are in executive human service administration positions. By interviewing existing human service administrators with MSW degrees, identified within the public domain by the Network for Social Work Management, this research applies thematic analysis focused on the executives’ leadership development and transition into administration. Employed analysis investigates leadership experiences and progression within MSW programs along with preparedness for human service executive roles and responsibilities. Data was analyzed through thematic analysis and categorized into identified themes as well as into the collective essence of administrators’ experiences. As research, literature, and findings on this topic are limited, dated, and incomplete, this study offers additional detailed information to inform science-based knowledge and future empirical inquiry. Findings from this research reflect MSW program limitations in leadership development, the significance of career trajectory and preparation, and the link between clinical and administrative skills. Potential implications for social work academia are reported, including consideration of incorporating administrative content across MSW curriculum and within field education.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (Ph.D.)--Barry University, 2018.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 58-62).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Stephen Ferrante. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- HV41.F477 2018_FerranteStephen ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- HV41.F477 2018 ( lcc )
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