Community practice includes:
- community social work (planning, community development, community organizing)
- organizational social work (administration, program development, organizational development)
- societal social work (social policy development and advocacy)
- international social development (policy and practice research in an international setting)
Concentration year students selecting this track learn to work with people adversely affected by social and economic systems, with the aim of solving community problems and creating community well-being. Because the principal skill of community practice is leadership, you'll also find and apply your own most effective leadership style.
If you select this track, you'll take:
- an overview course on leadership theories
- two required courses on empowerment practice and human service program development and administration
- a policy course
- 4 elective courses
- 2 practice evaluation research courses
Most field internships are in non-profit and public organizations, where you'll be
encouraged to take a leadership role.
