SOWK 460 - Field Work in Social Work I Credits: 6

Majors in social work must take all of these, (SWK460, SOWK 461 & SOWK 462) concurrently for a total of 15 credit hours. Provides experience in social work practice in a community-based agency under supervision and instruction from agency staff. Involves supporting agency services while further developing and enhancing social work practice skills by supplementing and reinforcing classroom learning. Practicum includes a minimum of 450 clock hours in placement and training. The program competencies and practice behaviors are the evaluation criteria for successful completion of the field work. Students must have earned a C or better in all required social work courses before enrolling.

Prerequisite(s): Restricted to Social Work majors. SOWK 102 with minimum grade of C and SOWK 150 with minimum grade of C and SOWK 250 with minimum grade of C and SOWK 265 with minimum grade of C and SOWK 270 with minimum grade of C and SOWK 375 with minimum grade of C and SOWK 327 with minimum grade of C and SOWK 340 with minimum grade of C and SOWK 360 with minimum grade of C and SOWK 370 with minimum grade of C and SOWK 388 with minimum grade of C and SOWK 420 with minimum grade of C and SOWK 450 with minimum grade of C and (SOWK 262 with minimum grade of C or SOWK 347 with minimum grade of C or SOWK 348 with minimum grade of C or SOWK 351 with minimum grade of C or SOWK 356 with minimum grade of C or SOWK 357 with minimum grade of C or SOWK 359 with minimum grade of C)
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.