HMSR 285HUMAN SERVICES PRACTICUM AND SEMINAR

Catalog

Students are required to complete a minimum of 300 clock hours of agency practicum experience. This on-the-job placement will involve learning agency policies and procedures, observing agency personnel in the provision of client services and applying social service skills and knowledge. Supervision will be provided by licensed agency personnel and appropriate college representative. One hour of classroom instruction will focus on experiences encountered in the agency practicum. Application of professional skills, knowledge of ethical behavior within a social service agency will be emphasized. Students are required to maintain a journal of all activities. This course contains an opportunity for experiential learning.