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Student Engagement In Undergraduate Social Work Education Among “At-Risk” Students, Ananda Newmark Jan 2016

Student Engagement In Undergraduate Social Work Education Among “At-Risk” Students, Ananda Newmark

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College student engagement is an important factor that contributes to student success. This study is one of the first to explore student engagement in undergraduate social work education by examining engagement levels among at-risk social work students. In this study, two types of at-risk student groups were studied: First Generation College Students (FGCS) and transfer students. A cross sectional research design was used. Secondary analysis was performed on data gathered by the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) from five accredited, Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) programs in one southeast state. A sample of 135 BSW seniors were included in …