SO 450 - Social Work Practicum I

In this “real world” experience, social work majors complete 360 hours in a social work setting with structured learning about generalist practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities from diverse backgrounds. (This course is the first in a two semester sequence.) Students engage in professional responsibilities with careful guidance and supervision from the field instructor and the field coordinator. Students regularly attend a seminar to integrate classroom learning, share experiences and obtain support. (Practicum I is taken in the first semester of senior year involves 120 hours; Practicum II is taken second semester of the senior year and involves 240 hours of field work.)

Four credits.