FIELD EXPERIENCE I

Catalog description

The field education practicum is an integral component of the curriculum in social work education. It is the direct practice portion of Kean University MSW program delivered to its students in collaboration with social service agencies located throughout the State of New Jersey. It provides students the opportunity to apply classroom learning in the field education setting under the supervision of a professional social worker. It enables students to apply evidence-informed interventions in their work with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Emphasizing on the generalist perspective to work with clients, Field Education I is the first part of the four field semester sequence. The primary purpose of this course is to educate students to apply entry level clinical practices and the generalist problem-solving approach within a person-in-environment perspective. Students use professional social work field instruction to advance learning and apply foundation knowledge, and social work ethics and values to their practice with clients and communities that enhance social well-being. The course is designed to provide the opportunity for the operationalization of foundation social work skills. This is accomplished in individualized Field Education Placements arranged by the MSW Field Education office.