Systems theory and problem solving are emphasized throughout the first year. Students gain knowledge about policy perspectives needed to understand social and economic inequality. Regular Track - Advanced Year return to top Areas of Concentration Areas of concentration are selected during the second semester of the foundation year for full time students. The concentration choices are direct practice or indirect practice. The purpose of direct practice is to promote, restore, maintain, or enhance the functioning of individuals, families, and small groups who are the consumers of human services.
All students take the first course in the concentration.
In the two advanced courses, Social Work Practice with Groups and Social Work Practice with Families, classroom content is related to field education and area of specialization through the knowledge and skill demonstration requirement. The purpose of indirect practice is to develop, administer, and enhance the functioning of the systems that serve people in need. All students are required to take the first course in the concentration. In the advanced courses, program management and program development, students examine the managerial problem-solving process and the process by which services are planned. Indirect practice students use their knowledge about problem solving, organizational dynamics, and indirect practice roles in their field placements.