Through the combination of course work and the practicum, students in the School Social Work Program are provided a specialized curriculum that will enable them to become effective practitioners within the context of the public school system. In addition to the requirements of the clinical concentration, students in the School Social Work Program are required to take three courses specifically designed for their specialization. The course on exceptional children is directed at the role of the school social worker in providing service to these children and their families in a school setting. Methods of evaluating disorders and current research in the field are covered. The course Public School Systems and Service Populations is designed to acquaint students with the organization of the public schools, implementation of special education mandates, services to culturally and economically diverse populations, and the role of the social worker in a variety of public school settings.
Students bring case material for analysis and discussion.