Senior Practicum I

Catalog description

First of a two semester sequence that is the signature pedagogy of the program and designed for students to gain competency in the aforementioned list of competencies. Under professional supervision, students function in a social work agency to gain beginning level generalist social work competencies. An internship of approximately 200 hours is to be completed during this fall semester learning experience. This course also includes periodic meetings with students as a group in class and with the Director of Field Education. Prerequisites: Formal admission to the social work program. The admission process takes place over the spring semester of the junior year and is explicated in the Program Handbook, and implemented by the program under the leadership of the Director of Field Education.