The advanced-level practicum implements students' choices of concentrations and substantive areas. Students choose electives to supplement required courses. The school encourages minority students to apply and recognizes contributions of minorities to the profession of social work and to society as a whole. Variation in the student body is highly valued with respect to race, national origin, religion, gender, physical ability, sexual orientation, veteran status, age, and other cultural characteristics. Nearly 400 students are enrolled in field practicum settings that reflect the wide range of practice of professional social work.
Many students enter social work as a second career after an extended period away from school.
Diversity is a valued aspect of the student body, which has a wide variety of experience, background, age, and ethnicity. Work and volunteer experience of the student population represent not only the helping professions, but also education, law, religion, business, and other fields. Foundation Curriculum Social Work Practice. Based on the school's unique strengths perspective, courses provide a core of knowledge and skills essential for working with individuals, families, and groups. Social Policy and Program Analysis.