The second quarter includes two courses which contain knowledge for practice. Human Development in Contemporary Environments emphasizes theories of human behavior in the social environment, serving as a basis for the generalist model of social work practice. Social Work with Diverse Populations develops the theoretical understanding of selected populations with whom, and on behalf of whom, social workers practice. It also explores practice principles for working with people of difference. The second quarter also includes Social Work with Individuals and Families, the first of four courses on social work practice with systems of different size.
Students also begin a two quarter foundation field practicum and integrative seminar.
The third quarter includes Research I and Social Work with Groups. In addition students continue enrollment in foundation field practicum, the integrative seminar. The School requires 1040 hours of practicum. A three-quarter advanced practicum occurs during the second year. The practicum includes the agency experience as well as seminars and tutorial instruction by a faculty member.