SWK 79 - Introduction to Field Instruction

Institution:

Long Island University-C W Post Campus

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Description:

The purpose of this class is to orient junior level social work majors to the field practicum. The course requires one interview with the field director and at least one to two field agency interviews. SWK 79 prepares students for entry into the field practicum experience, and the concurrent Field Seminar class (SWK 80), by anticipating and responding to common concerns among entry-level students, explicating field program policies, and practically preparing the student for the agency selection and initial interviewing process. Students are introduced to and acquainted with the various roles and responsibilities of each of the field team members. In addition, the field contract, task/ assignment form, the learning contract, the process recording, the supervisory process, diversity and cultural competence issues in the field and the qualifications and challenges of developing ethical and professional behavior are explored. In preparing students for the "mechanics" of fieldwork, the seminar also takes time to validate the developmental challenges that students experience in mastering the demands of the field placement.(Open to Juniors only) Prerequisite of SWK 1 and 50 is required. If taken as a junior transfer can be taken as co-requisites. An additional co-requisite of SWK 70 is required. Social Work majors only.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.liu.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 299-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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