This collection includes 465 University of Montana graduate student portfolios, papers, and capstone projects, which some departments utilize as an alternative to the traditional thesis option. Use the following links to search discipline-specific portfolios:
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For the Marginalized: A Purposeful Path to Social Work
Sarah Christina Stenseth Mathias
In For the Marginalized: A Purposeful Path to Social Work, I reflect on the journey that led me from education into social work, grounded in a commitment to advocacy, ethical practice, and systemic change. Using my experiences in a therapeutic day-treatment school setting, I integrated ... Read More
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Beyond Inclusion: Fostering Authentic Belonging in Social Work Interventions
Jessica Monis-Hernandez
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"Do Not Be Daunted": Master of Social Work Portfolio
Marit Olson
This portfolio outlines my growth and development in meeting the competencies of social work and advanced integrated practice.
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Final Portfolio
Terence G. Shelly
This narrative provides a comprehensive reflection on my academic and professional development throughout the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at the University of Montana. Framed by the Advanced Integrated Practice (AIP) model and the Just Practice Framework, the paper explores the integration of theory, ... Read More
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Master of Social Work Portfolio
Kate Sholy
This Master of Social Work (MSW) Portfolio includes a comprehensive narrative detailing both my personal and professional development. It highlights the learning opportunities and experiences that have shaped my understanding of the Five Elements of Advanced Integrative Practice and the Ten Competencies of Social Work. ... Read More
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MSW Portfolio
Nannie R. Stewart
Nannie Stewart, a student in the University of Montana's online MSW program, presents her portfolio and provides a narrative about several key topics from her coursework and practicum experiences. She highlights her theoretical orientation, emphasizing the humanistic and strength-based approaches when working with diverse clients, ... Read More
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Tanner MSW Portfolio
Shannon Tanner
This is the narrative section of the MSW Portfolio for Shannon Tanner.
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MSW Portfolio
Emma Thackston
This MSW Portfolio demonstrates how I have met the ten competencies related to Social Justice Work.
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MSW Portfolio
Katharine Ann Turpen
This portfolio paper showcases my development as a Master of Social Work student, highlighting personal and professional growth across the CSWE competencies and the four dimensions of practice: Knowledge, Skills, Values, and Cognitive & Affective Processes. The portfolio reflects my evolving identity as a social ... Read More
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Holistic Competence in Social Work: A Professional Portfolio
Hannah Zuraff
An overview of social work competencies and a portfolio relating to work in the clinical, domestic violence, family services, and humanitarian aid spaces.
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Meeting People Where They Are At: Master of Social Work Portfolio
Zachary Palmer Alexander
This portfolio documents my understanding and ability to apply the ten social work competencies through a combination of assignments completed over the course of this degree as well as through examples from the internship and practicum placements I engaged in to develop practical experience. The ... Read More
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MSW Portfolio
Andrea E. Anderson
The portfolio narrative includes a brief introduction to my academic journey including field related work. The ten social work competencies are used as a guide while I reflect on the required appendices, theoretical frameworks and orientation to practice throughout the narrative.
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MSW Portfolio
Rachel Elizabeth Andrade
My MSW portfolio consists of my detailed journey throughout the coursework through U of M and practicum experiences.
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Cooking, Colonialism, & Color
Vibi S. Bakshi
My project is decolonial, exploring how colonization applies to non-human animals. Engaging animal philosophy, philosophy of culinary authenticity, and philosophy of race, I will create vegan cooking tutorials aimed at communities of color. While there is significant literature exploring ourselves as primarily bodily beings before ... Read More
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The Environmental Craftsfolk: Making Things in a World Full of Stuff
Zoey Ballard
This Civic Engagement Project (CEP) proposes a transformative approach to addressing the complex challenges of environmental degradation and disconnection from nature through the establishment of the Eco-Craft Cabal in Missoula, Montana. The project seeks to reframe environmental consciousness through the lens of craft, fostering improved ... Read More
