This thesis describes an exploratory research project initiated to facilitate curriculum planning for, and evaluation of, a social work. training program in the field of community mental health. The literature concerning community mental health, the historical relationship of social work to this field, and current issues in social work manpower and education was reviewed as part of the thesis project. On the basis of the review, a study was undertaken to determine appropriate priorities for training Master's l~vel social workers specializing in th:PS field of practice. The tesearchers