MSW 6760 - Foundation Field I

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
The first 200 hours of the first-year supervised field practicum in an approved social service setting, with a focus on the application of social work knowledge, ethics, values, theory, skills, and practice evaluation and the development of competencies and behaviors necessary for effective clinical practice with individuals, families, and groups. The course includes regular meetings with an on-site field supervisor, the program’s field director, and other field students in a professional seminar. The seminar links professional social work practice with academic content.
Pre-requisite(s): Formal admittance to the MSW program.