SWK 580 Generalist Field Practicum 1

A beginning, generalist social work practice experience of 12 hours per week in a field placement. Students also attend a weekly integrative field class on campus with faculty and fellow students. The field placement includes direct practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities with an added emphasis on research and evaluation. Students will expand their practice skills and integrate theoretical knowledge with practice behaviors. This course includes 1.5 hours a week in classroom instruction with faculty instructor, focusing on clinical skills, diagnostic assessment, therapeutic intervention, evaluation and supervision. Students also practice in their agency for 40 hours during the break between the Fall and Spring semesters. Fall. Corequisite: SWK 581.

Credits

4

Distribution

Clinical - 1.5 credits for 23 hours in Field Seminar