SLWK 1296 - Social Work Practice I

Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 2
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Seminar
Other Hour(s): 6.5
Other Hours Schedule Type Field Work

Social Work Practice I provides students with an opportunity to observe and engage in direct practice with individuals, groups, or communities. This introductory practicum will expose students to the complexity of practice issues related to work in human services and to view societal issues from a social work perspective. During this first practicum experience, students are challenged to examine how their social location influences their work with clients or client groups. Students are expected to demonstrate beginner interviewing and assessment skills and an introductory understanding of social work as a distinct profession.

Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or higher in INTS 1240, SLWK 1114 and SLWK 1187.