Concentrations build on, are related to, and extend the professional foundation. A concentration focuses on advanced methods of social work practice by size and type of client system. Concentrations are designed to develop greater depth in knowledge and skills building upon the generalist foundation. Students may concentrate in:

Students must select a concentration prior to entering the advanced curriculum. Both concentrations require two advanced practice methods courses (6 credits) and a minimum of 6 credits of advanced field instruction.

Direct Practice with Individuals, Families, and Groups

The concentration in Direct Practice with Individuals, Families, and Groups prepares students to conceptualize, provide, and supervise the delivery of social work services to individuals, couples, families, and small groups. Emphasis is on developing competence in those helping processes used to prevent problems and to enhance, develop, and restore social functioning. Courses required for the concentration and which must be taken concurrently with a direct practice field education practicum are:

 19:910:511  Advanced Direct Practice I (3)

 19:910:512  Advanced Direct Practice II (3)

Nonprofit and Public Management

The concentration in Nonprofit and Public Management is designed to prepare social workers to perform administrative functions or planning, organizing, and policy functions within organizations, communities, and in the larger society. Courses required for the concentration and which must be taken concurrently with a nonprofit and public management field education practicum are:

 19:910:535  Management Practice and Theory (3)

 19:910:536  Program and Strategic Planning (3)