SOWK 432 - Field Education and Lab I

6 Credits
1.5 lecture hours.

Students will receive 6 credits per semester for a total of 12 credit hours for two courses. Students will spend 16 hours per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) in a community based social service agency in conjunction with a weekly seminar/lab. Students will receive practice experience under the supervision of an experienced social work professional with an emphasis on integrating theoretical and practice methodology, developing and sharpening assessment and intervention skills introduced in the classroom. The weekly laboratory is designed to supplement agency experience, further integrating field learning with ongoing class work. 16 hours field experience per semester. Must earn a “C” or higher in the course.

Prerequisite(s) SOWK 200; SOWK 209; SOWK 329; SOWK 331-SOWK 332; SOWK 334 , SOWK 342 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (FALL/SPRING)