The gatekeeping dilemma in undergraduate social work programs: collision of ideal and reality

Social work educators & programs are assigned the responsibility of guarding the gates to the profession to maintain professional standards, protect public interest, & safeguard the best interest of students as they select their future vocation. Here, relevant gatekeeping literature is presented, overlooked challenges are identified, & needed direction is provided as undergraduate social work programs begin to address the collision of ideal & reality in this seemingly simple yet perplexing issue. 23 References. Adapted from the source document.