HS 204 - Human Serv Field Placement

Institution:

West Virginia Northern Community College

Subject:

Human Services

Description:

This course is both a field experience and a seminar which requires a total of 135 contact hours (approximately 8-10 hours per week for 15 weeks) at an appropriate social services or child care agency, or education institution. In the field experience, students are supervised by a WV Northern faculty member and by an agency professional. The seminar meets every other week for two hours to discuss the field experience and to monitor and evaluate the student's progress. Before registering, students must apply to and be accepted by the agency in which the field work will be done. Students are also required to meet other criteria for entry into the field placement that include a criminal background check, drug screening, a personal interview with the instructor for Human Services Seminar and Field Placement in which they must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to be successful in their field placement, and three written evaluations/ recommendations from instructors or employers.

Credits:

5.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wvncc.edu/

Phone Number:

(304) 233-5900

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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