July 2023 University Catalog

SWK5025 Foundation Practicum 1

This is the first course in a sequence of two required practicum courses during which learners complete a minimum of 400 supervised practicum/internship experience hours. Throughout the practicum, learners engage in experiential learning in an agency setting and apply social work best practice theories, professional values, and practice techniques gained from their social work foundation courses. This course includes an integrative seminar that facilitates learners' leadership development and technology skills with regard to entry-level generalist social work practice. Special permission is required for registration. For MSW and MSW-Advanced Standing learners only. Special permission is required for registration. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

SWK5014, completion of or concurrent registration in SWK5017; approval of practicum application. All application materials must be received by the first day of the quarter preceding the quarter of the proposed start date. Refer to the current manual for further details.