哥伦比亚大学在线社会工作硕士项目的培养模式创新及其启示

Innovative Training Model for Online Master Degree of Social Work in Columbia University

哥伦比亚大学是美国常春藤联盟中第一个提供在线社会工作硕士学位的高校。哥伦比亚大学的在线社会工作硕士项目自2014年9月正式启动,以其培养模式的创新、较高的教育质量赢得了良好的口碑。哥伦比亚大学在线社会工作硕士项目的培养模式具有严格而多样化的课程设置、高标准的专业化实践训练、丰富的课程模式等特点。这种培养模式给我国社会工作人才培养以有益的启迪:要加快教育模式的改革,在有条件的高校实行在线社会工作硕士项目培养模式,以培养更多优秀的社会工作者。同时,在线社会工作硕士项目必须以教学质量为前提,课程设置要努力做到适应学生、学科以及社会的发展,课程模式要以学生为本;要重视高标准的专业实践,注重培养师资力量。

As the first Ivy League school to offer an online Master Degree of Social Work,Columbia University started its program in September 2014.It has won a good reputation for its innovative training model and high quality education.The training model for online Master Degree of Social Work features strict and diversified curriculum,high-calibre professional practice training,rich course module,etc.The innovative educational model in Columbia University gives hint to the cultivation of Master of Social Work in China.It is necessary to speed up the reform of the education model and implement the online Master of Social Work program in qualified universities to cultivate more excellent social workers.At the same time,the online Master of Social Work program must put emphasis on the teaching quality and the curriculum design should strive to adapt to the development of students,disciplines and society.The curriculum model should be student-oriented;high standards of professional practice be offered and teachers cultivation should be place in the vital position.