This collection includes 512 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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Master of Social Work Portfolio
Bradley Herman
Welcome to the grand capstone, the top of the heap, Where my journey in social work isn’t just a small leap. It's a compendium, a collection, oh, what a view, Of all that I’ve learned and all that I do. It’s a culminating circus of ... Read More
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Taking the Road Less Traveled: My Journey Toward Healing
Megan Herman
The following portfolio is a compilation of work spanning the entirety of my time in the Master of Social Work program. The portfolio speaks to my growth as an advanced integrated practitioner and social worker and exemplifies the process of self-reflection and evaluation. I discuss ... Read More
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Rethinking Food Waste to Mitigate Climate Change: Actions and Conversations on Zero Waste
Keilin Elizabeth Huang
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The Literary Imagination in a Post-Natural World
Kat L. Jackson
Environmental Writing Workshops Community Engagement Project - Kat Jackson
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MSW Portfolio: Education, Application, Reflection, and Growth
Catherine Ristvedt Keller
Exploring and the social work competencies, values, and dimensions of practice. Defining and moving past positionality. Applying social work ethics, skills, and tools, and exploring how the Independent Living approach can influence the medical model for improved patient outcomes.
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Becoming an Advanced, Integrated Social Work Practitioner
Lindsay Klug
This portfolio reflects the author's journey of self-discovery and gaining real-world experience in the field of social work. It describes how the author has demonstrated mastery over the social work competencies outlined by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the University of Montana.
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Diverse Minds, Shared Planet: Designing, Assessing, and Adapting Curricula to Engage Diverse Learners with Their Environment and Inspire Positive Change
Mallory Rose Lampe
The pieces that compose this portfolio together explore how environmental education can connect diverse learners to their environment through the integration of accessible curricula to inspire stewardship and action to take care of the planet we share.
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And Food Justice For All: Advancing Access to Just and Sustainable Food Systems
MaKenna Grace Landry
A collection of work exploring food justice and food access programming in Western Montana, as well as a critique of the Bayer-Monsanto merger.
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Master of Social Work Professional Portfolio
Emily Rae Lott
In this professional portfolio, I will describe how I have worked and endeavored throughout the Master of Social Work (MSW) program to thoughtfully engage, continuously learn, intentionally practice, and achieve mastery in the ten competencies of social work. Additionally, I will provide examples within the ... Read More
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Up for the Challenge: Advancing Social Justice
Dominique P. McMurray
MSW Portfolio: A Comprehensive Showcase of Academic Work and Achievements
This paper demonstrates the professional development during the Master of Social Work program at the University of Montana. It illustrates the mastery of 5 elements of integrated practice, 9 competencies outlined by the Council on ... Read More
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Professional Portfolio: A Social Work Journey Through the 10 Competencies
Tessa Rae Nelson
The Professional Portfolio demonstrates Tessa Nelson's work through the 10 competencies of social work. This portfolio emphasizes what the student has learned and how it has impacted their social work practice.
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MSW Portfolio
Courtney R. Nucito
This portfolio encapsulates my transformative journey through the realm of social work, detailing experiences, reflections, and insights gained throughout my academic and professional endeavors. Rooted in a commitment to social justice and ethical practice, my narrative unfolds through various roles and settings, each contributing to ... Read More
