SOWK 605 - Social Work Practicum Education I 3 hours

Provides supervised experience in a social welfare agency in which students develop, demonstrate, and refine the methods and techniques of generalist social work practice. Participation in weekly activities where students discuss and expand their learning beyond a single setting is required. Students complete 200 hours in an approved agency under the supervision of a professional social worker. This is the first part of a two-part practicum experience during the generalist year. SOWK 605 should be taken after or at the same time as SOWK 601. Prerequisites: Admission to the MSW program or Graduate standing.