SWRK 6760 - Clinical Concentration Field Education I

This course is designed to integrate classroom learning into the application of advanced clinical social work practice in field placements or internships. Placements are in organizations offering advanced direct social work practice experiences with some combination of individuals, families, and groups. Students will practice skills related to assessment, intervention, termination, and evaluation of practice with client systems. Learning experiences are consistent with the clinical social work concentration objectives, and learning contract. Field education is the signature pedagogy of social work education, and demonstrates the integration of social work knowledge, values, and skills into social work practice. SWRK 6760 course is the first in a two-course sequence; the second course is SWRK 6780.

Note: Graded on a credit/no credit basis. Open to graduate students only.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: SWRK 6320 (may be taken concurrently) or SWRK 6720

Credits: 3 hours

Restrictions: Restricted to Master’s in Social Work: Interpersonal Practice.