Generalist Field Education I

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to operationalize generalist practice behaviors that reflect the essence of the Nine Competencies of Generalist Social Work Practice as set forth by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE, 2015 EPAS).Students collaborate with their Faculty Liaison, Field Practicum and Practice Class instructors to develop and implement real-life practice opportunities. Generalist practice behaviors are documented on the Field Learning Education Plan (FLEP). The core assessment in SW420 is a summative paper that reflects an understanding of core concepts related to Generalist Social Work Practice and examples of how these concepts were applied in the Field Practicum experience. Students must complete a minimum of 225 hours in the designated field practicum placement. Corequisite(s): SW409