SOWK 2460 Social Work Field Experience II
This course is a continuation of SOWK 1460 for a 96-hour supervised field experience designed to give the student an opportunity to integrate previous academic learning with practical experiences in a social work setting. The course integrates social work concepts with social welfare through volunteer placement with an agency providing services to individuals or groups. A weekly seminar, in addition to the agency hours worked, is required. Prerequisites: Completion of SOWK 1460. (1 lect., 6 lab)
Major Topics
- Social work theory and practice
- Agency procedures
- Social work agencies
- Professional skills within agencies
- Confidentiality
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Apply critical thinking skills within the context of social work theory, principles, and practice.
2. Examine the distinct services and operating procedures of field service agencies.
3. Demonstrate professionalism within community social work agencies.
4. Analyze social work agencies and professions of interest to the student.