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Practice Specialty

You will choose between clinical or macro. The clinical program teaches students how to integrate evidence-based interventions. Macro social work aims to affect change within large systems at the community, organizational, and policy levels.

Specialized Practice Details

Fields of Practice

Within either specialized practice (clinical or macro), you will develop expertise by selecting a field of practice.Ìý

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Certificates

Build additional knowledge and specialized skills by completing an optional certificate. Certificates give students the opportunity to build knowledge in subject-specific areas of social work. Certificates require the completion of three specified courses within a chosen area.Ìý

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Electives

With over 50 electives to choose from, students can customize their curriculum plan, deepen their knowledge, or venture into an area of practice that is new and fascinating.

Field Practicum

The Field Education team will consult with you to organize the practicum experience that aligns with the social work perspective and build the skills and competencies needed as a master’s level practitioner.

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Initiatives

To have the greatest impact, it is crucial that our curriculum, field placements, and research be informed through collaboration with the people they are meant to serve. Our initiatives encourage our students to develop a more nuanced understanding of the challenges faced by specific populations, so they can move us closer to solutions. Learn more about theÌýBlack Leadership Initiative,ÌýLatinx Leadership Initiative, andÌýTrauma Integration Initiative.

Student Groups

MSW students can find community in the 51²è¹ÝSSW student groups, including the Social Workers for Social Justice Committee, Social Work and Spirituality group, Umoja, Spectrum, and the Macro Social Work Student Group, among others.

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Ministry at 51²è¹Ý

Jesuits look inward and turn outward, transforming their reflection into action through ministry and service.Ìý St. Ignatius Loyola emphasized improving the world through education, advocacy for the poor, and missionary work—establishing a precedent for the Jesuits to work toward reducing the gap between rich and poor, combatting hatred, and helping those who have suffered or are still suffering to heal.ÌýMinistry is a service rooted in faith and marked by a sense of vocation.Ìý

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