Nov 22, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25
SW 4923 - Field Practicum I
First of a two semester sequence, taken concurrently with SW 4960 & SW 4910. A first semester placement experience, during which students begin with observation and gradually progress toward independently assuming the social work roles of teacher, broker, counselor/clinician, and advocate in generalist practice.
Credit Hours: 6
OHIO BRICKS: Bridge: Learning and Doing
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 20.0 practicum
Grades: Eligible Grades: F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Undergraduate students will complete the requisite hours of field instruction and will practice as per guidelines contained within this syllabus and within the Field Education Manual, including the NASW Code of Ethics.
- Undergraduate students will contribute to the development of knowledge, to the exchange of educational information, and to community enrichment through field projects and experiences.
- Undergraduate students will learn and demonstrate the 10 competencies of generalist practice, as well as the requisite practice behaviors, at the beginning-professional level.
- Undergraduate students will participate in a planned, individualized field practicum in a community agency.
- Utilizing the supervision of a field liaison and an agency-based field instructor, undergraduate students will work with client systems to apply theory to practice in a community agency.
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