SWRK 6111 - Specialized Field Placement I

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

First course of the two-course specialized field placement sequence. The course requires completion of a minimum of 250 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 an advanced social work practice setting. The experience prepares students for work as trauma informed social workers, helps them learn to apply critical thinking skills, and increases their range of social work skills and techniques. The specialized field practice experience provides opportunities for complex application of social work theories, models, values, and ethics in trauma informed social work practice. Prer., Graduate Social Work students only.