SWK 499 - Field Practicum

Institution:

Murray State University

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Description:

Internship in a community social service agency. Field practicum is designed to give students an educational work experience in which they apply generalist social work practice theory and skills. Concurrent field seminar class meets regularly on campus to explore current issues related to service delivery to individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. Field practicum requires a full semester (500 clock hours) of fulltime agency-based work. No student is guaranteed an internship since the agencies make the final decision about suitability. All academic coursework must be completed prior to enrollment in this class. Students must have professional liability insurance before beginning this class. Prerequisites: formal admission to the social work program, consent of field education review committee and SWK 498.

Credits:

12.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.murraystate.edu

Phone Number:

(270) 809-3011

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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