SOCW 531: Field Practicum and Integrative Seminar I

Course Description

This course is comprised of a field practicum and integrative seminar. The field practicum is educationally directed and supervised by an approved field instructor. The seminar component assists students with the integration of knowledge, skills, values and attitudes of social work practice acquired in the classroom with the hands-on practice experience in the field practicum setting. Learning experiences emphasize the application of knowledge and practice in the areas of ethical and professional behavior, diversity and difference, human rights and social, economic and environmental justice, research informed practice, policy practice, and engagement, assessment, intervention and evaluation with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. 8 to 12 graduate hours. No professional credit. May be repeated in separate terms.