Concentration Curriculum Objectives

Students in the MSW program will develop advanced practice skills through the following objectives. Upon completion of the concentration level curriculum, students will be able to:

1. Critically evaluate ethical dilemmas by applying an ethical decision making model

2. Use understanding of human bio-psycho-social-spiritual development across the life-span in intervention

3. Demonstrate differential multilevel assessment

4. Demonstrate an array of advanced intervention theories appropriate for community based direct practice

5. Demonstrate an array of advanced intervention techniques appropriate for community based direct practice

6. Design and carry out program level evaluations

7. Design and carry out advanced level single system design evaluations

8. Demonstrate written skills that reflect appropriate advanced practice strategies

9. Demonstrate verbal skills that reflect appropriate advanced practice strategies

10. Understand principles of supervision

11. Understand management theories appropriate to social work practice.