Master of Social Work Specializations
Our innovative and holistic program provides two areas for MSW students to specialize. Students will choose from a specialization in Community or Clinical Practice. The clinical specialization is designed for those who wish to work one-on-one with clients, families, and groups, providing case management, counseling, mental health care, and more. The community specialization prepares students for macro social work practice with organizations and communities. Students in both specializations have unique internship experiences supporting their chosen specialization.
Clinical practice specialization - this specialization prepares students for advanced social work practice in multiple clinical settings, often working with interdisciplinary teams. Students apply evidence-based practice theories and models in advanced clinical practice settings. Students who choose this track often move on to careers in healthcare, schools, behavioral health organizations, trauma intervention, advanced case management, work with children and families, and more.
- Clinical Practice Competencies and Practice Behaviors
- For more information about the Clinical Practice Specialization, please watch the video below.
Community practice specialization - this specialization prepares students for working with public and/or nonprofit organizations, communities, congregations, and religiously affiliated agencies. Students learn to apply evidence-informed and asset-based community practice frameworks and methods of intervention to develop responsive human resource systems, sustainable physical and social environments, and just public and institutional policies.
- Community Practice Competencies and Practice Behaviors
- For more information about the Community Practice Specialization, please watch the video below.