In addition, the concentration of the curriculum focuses on preparation for direct clinical practice with emphasis on work with the family and children. The College of St. Catherine offers a clinical Social Work Master's degree through a joint program with the University of St. Thomas. The focus is on direct clinical services with individuals, families, and small groups or clinical supervision and program management. This degree prepares students for advanced social work practice with a variety of populations and settings. The curriculum prepares students for interventions with individuals and families as well as work with commuities and organizations for social change.
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The School of Social Work offers full time and part time graduate study leading to the Master of Social Work degree. The program is designed to provide academic and field work education with a specialization in family preservation in multicultural settings based on the foundation first year or generalist practice. Admission to the program is in accordance with the general regulations of the Graduate School, which include a completed undergraduate degree from an accredited institution. A personal assessment statement, current resume, and three letters of reference are also required in order to demonstrate the suitability of the applicant for social work practice. The program does not grant academic credit for work or other life experience in lieu of social work course or field content.