SWRK 5111 - Generalist Field Placement I

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

First course of the two-course generalist field placement sequence. The course requires completion of a minimum of 200 field hours at an approved social service agency and classroom-based field integration sessions. Students are provided the context to put their social work knowledge, values, and skills to use in professional practice. Prepares students for work as generalist social workers, helps them learn to apply critical thinking skills, and increases their range of social work skills and techniques. The course also helps develop a self-awareness about oneΓÇÖs cognitive and affective processes in relation to professional practice and an understanding about the social work profession, perspective, and values. Prer., or Coreq., SWRK 5001. Graduate Social Work students only.