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This article consists of four parts. In the first I show theoretical approach to the development of Polish social work as an academic discipline from the 60s to the present time. I focus on the changes introduced in the education of staff of social assistance and how it developed as the autonomy of social work at Polish universities. The second part is dedicated to the research methodology, constructed purposes, the proposed methods, techniques and the conduct and organization of research. In the third part I analyse the collected results of research devoted to the general feedback on the direction of social work and detailed, addressing specific practical subjects such as practical training in education, social project, professional practice, specialization practice, the areas of social work. The last part are the conclusions of the research and identification of the main dilemmas related to the academic education of future social welfare staff.