The Social Treatment concentration prepares students to become informed practitioners and leaders in working with individuals, families, and groups. Practice courses in the concentration are designed to provide expert competencies in social treatment. Such competencies include the ability to assess situations, carry out appropriate interventions, and evaluate one's own practice framework, strategies, and results when working with clients. In addition, the College of Health and Human Services offers opportunity for participation in social work related specialty programs. Both applications can be obtained either from the Office of Admissions and Orientation or the School of Social Work.
Admission is granted for the fall semester only.
The deadline for filing applications is March 15th of each year. This includes consideration of both undergraduate performance and area of study. Evidence of personal qualifications considered desirable for successful social work practice. These include motivation for a human service profession, social work related volunteer or employment experience, personal maturity, and leadership ability. Program requirements The successful completion of sixty hours of credit is required for the master's degree in social work.