SOWK 1460 Social Work Field Experience I
This 96-hour supervised field experience is designed to give the student an opportunity to integrate previous academic learning with practical experiences in a social work setting. The course introduces social work and 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. (1 lect., 6 lab).
Major Topics
- Confidentiality and professionalism
- Working within a social work or related system
- Social welfare programs
- Social work agencies and professions
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Comply with all field service agency and industry confidentiality guidelines.
2. Describe mission statement, services, and operating procedures of field service agency.
3. Examine community social work agencies and professions.
4. Evaluate social work agencies of interest to the student.