Each unit will emphasize process evaluation, social work ethics, gender, class, and multiculturalism, and will introduce techniques for incorporating these elements within practice. A weekly seminar focusing on integration of social work concepts and theories with field instruction. Emphasis is on preparing students for generalist practice with a diversity of population groups and within systems of various sizes. Assignments are related to students' agency experiences. Practice evaluation, social work, ethics, and the development of the professional self are emphasized.
Students assume direct service responsibility using a variety of social work methods and roles.
Each student is assigned to a specific agency for the year. Sixteen hours of field instruction per week is required. Directed study planned and conducted with reference to the needs of those students who are candidates for departmental honors.