Specialized Field Practicum IV and Integrative Seminar. (2-8) 3 Credit Hours

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Prerequisite: Completion of all generalist coursework and all specialized courses other than those taken concurrently with SWK 5433 . Taken during the student's last semester in the MSW Program, this course serves as the capstone course for the social work program. Building on field experiences in SWK 5423 , this course provides a continuation of a supervised practicum at the same assigned practicum site as in SWK 5423 as well as a weekly integrative seminar. The minimum 225-clock-hour internship addresses the continued independent learning and application of theory to culturally competent practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities at the specialized curriculum level. The internship can be designed as a block of one semester (450 clock hours) when taken concurrently with SWK 5423 Specialized Field Practicum Ill and Integrative Seminar. The integrative seminar is designed to integrate classroom theory and real world culturally competent practice. It also serves as the bridge between program goals and specialized competencies. Students demonstrate program competency mastery through completion of an independent capstone course paper. Students must earn a minimum grade of "B" in both the field and the integrative seminar components to pass this course; the field practicum and the integrative seminar each contribute 50 percent toward the final grade. Generally Scheduled Location: Downtown Campus. Course Fee: GHC1 $75; LRHC $10; STHC $18.