At the University of Montana we are committed to excellence, creativity, and innovation in social work education. Today's graduate-level social worker must be able to work with a diverse clientele and engage in practice at multiple levels, from counseling to community change. <br><br>At the University of Montana we take an integrated-practice approach premised on the inseparability of individual struggles and social issues such as poverty, discrimination, oppression, and social injustice. We seek to engage individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities in the process of strengthening personal capacities, social programs, and public policies. We draw on the rich legacy of social justice work in creating a cutting-edge learning experience that prepares social workers for 21st century challenges. Our advanced integrated-practice curriculum embraces the profession's commitment to value-based social work practice and promotes social and economic justice