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SOCW 6520 - Social Work Field Education III

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(3 credits)

This is the third course in the field practicum sequence. It is an advanced course. Students are required to complete 250 (20–24 hours per week) hours in an approved social services agency under the supervision of a professional social worker. There is a focus on agencies that serve clients from diverse populations and/or marginalized or oppressed groups. In this course, students focus on recognizing the importance of clinical social work practice and demonstrating the ability to negotiate and advocate with and on behalf of client systems to enhance client well-being and ensure social and economic justice. Students demonstrate the ability to critically examine research available on interventions, make an appropriate selection, and follow through with the implementation. A seminar is included in which students demonstrate the integration of classroom knowledge with the professional practice skills.

Pre-requisites for Master of Social Work (MSW) Traditional and Traditional Fast Track Options

  • SOCW 6510
  • SOCW 6060
  • SOCW 6111
  • SOCW 6090
  • SOCW 6361
  • SOCW 6121
  • SWLB 0652
  • First specialization/elective course
  • SOCW 6070 must be completed with or prior to SOCW 6520

Pre-requisites for Students Entering Standard and Accelerated Options Prior to May 31, 2021

  • SOCW 6510
  • SOCW 6060
  • SOCW 6111
  • SOCW 6090
  • SOCW 6361
  • SOCW 6121
  • SWLB 0652
  • First specialization/elective course
  • Second specialization/elective course
  • SOCW 6070 must be completed with or prior to SOCW 6520

Pre-requisites for Master of Social Work (MSW) Advanced Standing

  • SOCW 6002 (students starting prior to August 30, 2021)
  • SOCW 6060
  • SOCW 6111
  • SOCW 6090
  • SOCW 6361
  • SOCW 6121
  • Skills Lab II / SWLB 0652
  • First specialization/elective course
  • SOCW 6070 must be completed with or prior to SOCW 6520

Pre-requisites Students Entering Advanced Standing Prior to May 31, 2021

  • SOCW 6002
  • SOCW 6060
  • SOCW 6111
  • SOCW 6090
  • SOCW 6361
  • SOCW 6121
  • Skills Lab II / SWLB 0652
  • First specialization/elective course
  • Second specialization/elective course
  • SOCW 6070 must be completed with or prior to SOCW 6520