Field of Practice Examination

Field of Practice Tutorials
In addition to the basic course requirements for each of the social work method tracks, students select a field of practice based on their substantive interests and career goals. Decisions about the field of practice should relate to social or behavioral science courses and dissertation planning.

Students typically complete a field of practice tutorial with a social work faculty member during their third semester. They may set up an individualized tutorial with a faculty member or receive program approval to enroll in a relevant course in another department or school. Students must receive a letter grade for the tutorial.

The following tutorials have been offered in the past through the doctoral program:

Examples of Approved Field of Practice Tutorials (T8003)

• Families, Youth & Children
   
• Gerontology/Aging
   
• Women
   
• Health/Mental Health
   
• World of Work
   
• International Social Welfare
   
• HIV/AIDS
   
• Alcoholism & Substance Abuse
   
• Disability
   
• Poverty & Inequality
   
• Immigrants & Refugees
   
• Human Services Organization