Our program offers a 15 semester credit hour foundation. This intensive curriculum is organized around content known as generalist practice in professional social work, and focuses on social, economic, and political justice, emphasizing critical thinking skills. A foundation practicum I (200 clock hours) is also required. The integrated foundation focuses on social, economic, and political justice and emphasizes critical thinking skills. Foundation courses are organized around a student cohort learning model.

Face to Face foundation students attend classes on Wednesday and Thursday during the daytime and complete a practicum as arranged between the students and the agency. 

Content Areas

The 15 semester credit hour foundation includes the following content areas:

• Foundations of Social Work
• Human Diversity and Human Development
• Policy in the Social Environment
• Social Work Practice Skills
• Research & Knowledge Building in Social Work Practice
• Generalist Practicum 1