SWK 378 Pre-Field Experience

An orientation to the principles, values, concepts, and methods of beginning, generalist social work practice through direct observation and participation in a social service setting. Students engage in direct experience under supervision in an agency for eight hours per week and meet on campus in a discussion group one hour per week with faculty and fellow students. Prerequisites: SWK 212/213, SWK 114, SWK 215; full participation in the multi-session 'Orientation to Pre-Field' program held the Fall previous to enrollment in this course; and SWK 375 (pre or co-requisite) with grades of C or better. To be taken concurrently with SWK 379. Students who earn a grade of D or F may retake SWK 378 only by permission of the faculty. Spring

Credits

3