SSW 440 - Field Practicum (Social Work)

12 Credit(s)

Provides 500 hours of directed field learning for senior students who are majoring in Social Work. A field placement in a public or private human service organization provides the opportunity for students to relate theories and principles of social work to generalist practice with appropriate supervision and MSW consultation. A concurrent, weekly, on-campus seminar is also required. The seminar is designed to strengthen the student’s experiences as an individual, family, group, or macro systems change agent. The weekly seminar does not count toward the 500 hours of field experience.   Open only to students who are candidates for BSW degree.

Credits: 12.

When Offered: Fall semester.

Permission required. 

Prerequisite: SSW 332 . 

Fee.