Building a Strong Clinical Sociology Program through Accreditation

Existing international clinical sociology undergraduate and graduate programs or programs in a related field with a clinical sociology concentration or track should consider the Commission on the Accreditation of Programs in Applied and Clinical Sociology (CAPACS) to increase the marketability of g...

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Main Authors: Amitra Wall, Norma Winston
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: UJ Press 2023-12-01
Series:Clinical Sociology Review
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Online Access:https://journals.uj.ac.za/index.php/csr/article/view/2828
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description Existing international clinical sociology undergraduate and graduate programs or programs in a related field with a clinical sociology concentration or track should consider the Commission on the Accreditation of Programs in Applied and Clinical Sociology (CAPACS) to increase the marketability of graduating sociology students.  The Commission works collaboratively with interested program faculty and staff to professionalize the discipline.  Students graduating from a program that is CAPACS accredited makes use of sociological theory and research methods; and students must complete a meaningful practice experience so that they are exposed to professional orientation and ethics. 
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