The curriculum is composed of two semesters of professional foundation and two semesters of a concentration curriculum. In the foundation part of the program, all students take a core of courses designed to provide them with the knowledge and skills expected of all professional social workers. The advanced curriculum prepares for multi-level practice with vulnerable life conditions. It consists of required advanced courses in social work practice and policy, and advanced electives. Specific electives will be subject to the availability of faculty resources, determination of needs of the professional practice community, and student interest.
Graduate students enroll for two years of field instruction.
These field instruction requirements may only be fulfilled during regular working hours. Provisions for alternative scheduling are minimal. Students are responsible for their own transportation to field instruction sites and for required professional liability insurance. Field agencies are located in a broad area around Sacramento frequently requiring students to travel up to 50 miles one way. Students should develop a realistic plan for financial support for the period of time they are in school.