MSW Portfolio

The Master of Social Work (MSW) Portfolio is a sample of the essays, presentations, projects, and experiences completed as part of my online MSW curriculum at the University of Montana (UM) School of Social Work (SSW) from 2022-2025. Throughout this narrative, I’ll describe the skills, values, theories, and frameworks I’ve learned during my three years working toward my master's degree in social work. Each of the appendices will demonstrate an understanding of the nine Council on Social Work Education, or CSWE, competencies (Texas College, n.d.) that all social workers are expected to meet, along with a tenth competency added by UM that prioritizes leadership skills. Additionally, the Five Elements of Advanced Integrated Practice, which serve as universal skills needed across all levels of social work, will be explored (Finn & Molloy, 2021). Some of the pieces in the portfolio will be under my preferred name, “Lennon,” while others will use my legal name, “Jennifer.” Over the last three years, I’ve completed two practicums across three organizational locations working at the macro, mezzo, and micro levels; twenty-five courses; several hundred assignments and discussion posts; four changes in paid positions; and a move across three states from rural Montana to the Greater Seattle Area to reach this point in my social work career. I am grateful for the growth provided by each experience.