Social Work Field Practicum Part I

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The social work field practicum is the signature pedagogy of social work education. This is the first part of a mandatory two semester internship that takes place in one setting across both semesters. The internship is 225 hours per semester. The field practicum in total, across both semesters, is 450 hours. Field practicums are the signature pedagogy of social work education. Students apply their knowledge, skills, values, and cognitive/affective processes gained through their coursework in their practicum setting. Under the supervision of a qualified social work supervisor, students will concentrate on direct practice work with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and/or communities. The Social Work Field Practicum I is supported by the Seminar & Skills Lab I.