Field Education I

Undergraduate

The Field Education I course examines student progress in the field practice component of the Bachelor of Social Work program with the purpose of evaluating student readiness for Field Education II. Students will demonstrate the foundation level social work knowledge, skills, and values required to meet field practice expectations and ensure success in Field Education II (SWRK-4750). This course integrates classroom and experiential learning through placement in a community organization. Under the supervision of professional social workers, students are expected to apply beginning level knowledge, skills, values and ethics to generalist social work practice in “real-life” situations. The objectives and competencies outlined in the Field Education I Learning Agreement are minimum expectations for all students. The course fosters professional development wherein personal and professional skills are promoted in the interest of competent professional practice. Students will develop competence as an entry level professional in generalist social work practice within the four contexts of practice: organization, community, social work skills and professional context. Supported by Field Learning Specialists with extensive practice experience and professional social workers, students will develop substantive understanding of social work knowledge, values and skills and demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the principles which underlie professional social work practice. This course operates as a practicum three days a week in the Fall semester. (Prerequisites: SWRK-3710, SWRK-3360, SWRK-3370, SWRK-3380, SWRK-3390, SWRK-3440) (Co-requisite: SWRK-4230, SWRK- 4300).(Credit weight 9) (This is an experiential learning course.)