This course is designed to prepare you for the spring semester block field practicum. It includes a review of knowledge, skills, and social work values related to generalist social work practice in an agency setting. In this course, you will reflect on your educational preparation for social work practice. You will also apply for and establish an internship arrangement for the following semester. Once the field placement is secured, you will spend 12 hours in your field agency orienting to the professional environment. Course content will include a review of applied research principles and common research designs used in social work practice. Students will collaborate with their practicum sites to develop a plan for agency-based research projects. Prerequisite: SWK 3200 Engaging the Change Process: Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families and senior standing.
- Teacher: Sarah Himmelheber
- Teacher: Lucy Lawrence