SOCW-240 Field Work in Social Work I

Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0; SOCW-134 with a minimum grade of 2.0; ENGL-102 with a minimum grade of 2.0.

 
Provide practical experiences in social agencies in the community. Students will apply academic concepts and acquired skills to a work situation under supervision of a qualified agency representative. Students can expect placements during daytime hours. Only the placement site selected by the coordinator will be honored. The agency has the final right to screen accept reject and/or terminate student participants. Students are expected to follow the accepted code of ethics of the profession and adhere to policies of the placement agency.

Course Outcomes
1. Translate social work theory to performance in social work 2. Demonstrate work habits appropriate for professional employment 3. Demonstrate beginning level research skills as they relate to social problems and service functions 4. Demonstrate writing skills appropriate to agency use 5. Demonstrate growth in identity and professional behaviors and attitudes 6. Demonstrate professional knowledge, values, skills and ethics 7. Demonstrate skills necessary for employment 8. Demonstrate ability to work with a group 9. Identify professional standards 10. Demonstrate ability to use supervision effectively 11. Demonstrate ability to socialize professionally with agency staff, college personnel, administrators and fellow students