SW 481 - Field Experience in Social Work II

(6 units)

This course is the second of the sequence of two, six-credit courses constituting the social work field education program required of all Generalist Practice Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) students. It consists of completing 225 hours at a supervised practicum in an approved practicum site that provides opportunities for students to demonstrate social work competencies and integration of professional content through a seminar course.

Maximum units a student may earn: 6

Prerequisite(s): SW 420 with a “C” or better; SW 421 with a “C” or better; SW 480 .
Corequisite(s): SW 424 . SW 481 is a continuation of SW 480; students must work with the same instructor for both.

Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Units of Internship/Practicum: 6
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate competence in field practicum indicative of generalist social work practice as outlined by the Council on Social Work Education social work competencies and complete 225 hours of Field Practicum.
2. apply principles and policies guiding social workers, laws governing social workers mandated reporting laws, and other pertinent laws associated with the practicum setting.
3. demonstrate development of professional identity assessing abilities, skills, biases, and cultural awareness through reflective practice and ethical decision-making during field experiences, supervision, and engagement in seminar course.
4. exhibit knowledge, values and skills acquired through coursework to analyze and respond to social welfare issues that arise in practice through field experiences, supervision, and engagement in seminar course.
5. demonstrate ability to engage anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion practices into field practicum activities.

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