SW 726 - Field Seminar 6

Credits 1.5
Field education is the signature pedagogy for social work and includes elements of instruction and socialization that teach students the fundamental dimensions of professional work in their discipline—to think, to perform, and to act intentionally, ethically, and with integrity. Integrated Field Seminar 6, taken concurrently with a specialized course, is designed to integrate the theoretical and conceptual contributions that have been learned throughout the explicit curriculum thus far in the field setting allowing students to not only apply human rights principles from global and national social work ethical codes to advance social, racial, economic, and environmental justice, but to also apply what they are learning in their area of specialization. It fosters a learning environment where anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion are valued. It is systematically designed, supervised by an MSW social worker, coordinated, and evaluated based on criteria and measures of student acquisition and demonstration of all nine social work competencies. The field setting prepares students for contemporary and interprofessional social work practice, including the use of various forms of technology.

To meet the required 900 hours of graduate internship experience, students should complete 112.5 hours of field work in this course (125 hours for students with advanced standing). Internship tasks consist of managing client caseloads, individual counseling, facilitation of groups, clinical assessments and treatment planning, administrative leadership, organizational mobilization, advocacy, etc. Weekly seminars focus on the integration of social work theory and practice in conjunction with the student's field instruction. Professional competency is deepened by means of videos and lecture/discussions in how to present and conduct oneself in an agency; use one's skills in counseling, group work, diagnosis, and social assessment; organize and manage one's work; deal with one's feelings and stress; and refine one's career goals. Weekly journals and learning agreements are some components of the course.
SW-725 (Required, Previous)