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Mission of Field Education

The mission of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Social Work Program is to prepare students for competent generalist social work practice with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations. The objective of the field education is to prepare students for social work practice focusing on a social systems perspective. By the conclusion of the field education experience students will demonstrate an ability to use a broad range of skills transferable across practice settings, diverse client populations, and human needs at all level of practice including individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities, and society.