Practicum III - Integrated Seminar

Catalog description

The purpose of the field practicum is to facilitate the integration of social work theories and specific skills that students will apply in the field practice experience. Students complete 500 hours under the supervision of a qualified Field Instructor. See Field manual for full details and expectations for Field placement. The seminar, which will run concurrently with the field practicum, will facilitate student’s understanding of the field/class learning experience utilizing critical reflection. It is also intended to provide guidance concerning practical issues that the student may encounter in the field experience. The discussion of experiences and situations students may come across during the different stages of the internship will help to maximize their learning experience. Required readings and assignments provide additional content on topics presented in the seminar.