Field Work in Social Work I

Catalog description

Majors in social work must take all of these, (SWK460, SOWK 461  & SOWK 462 ) concurrently for a total of 15 credit hours. Provides experience in social work practice in a community-based agency under supervision and instruction from agency staff. Involves supporting agency services while further developing and enhancing social work practice skills by supplementing and reinforcing classroom learning. Practicum includes a minimum of 450 clock hours in placement and training. The program competencies and practice behaviors are the evaluation criteria for successful completion of the field work. Students must have earned a C or better in all required social work courses before enrolling.