This collection includes 532 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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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
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Master of Social Work Portfolio: Practicing Idealism
Ana Maria Palacios Figueroa
Ana Maria Palacios Figueroa's Master of Social Work Portfolio, including narrative and appendices.
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MSW Portfolio: An Educational Journey of Growth
Lily Perez
This portfolio is a cumulation of the work I have completed over the past three years (2021-2024) while in the MSW program online through the University of Montana. With a strong dedication to equity and social justice for all, this portfolio documents my reflections, values, ... Read More
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MSW Portfolio
Hannah Perno
The following is a collection of work I completed as a Master of Social Work student with the University of Montana. I mastered the competencies of social work while aligning my practice with professional values and ethics. Through my extensive practicum opportunities and a strong ... Read More
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It's the Journey that Matters Most
Jenny Petersen
My MSW journey has been one of profound growth, marked by the integration of academic knowledge, hands-on fieldwork, and personal reflection. Through challenges and triumphs, I have developed resilience, empathy, and a deeper commitment to advocating for justice and empowering individuals and communities.
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