SW275 Social Work Practice I – 3 credits
Emphasizes the generalist model of social work practice, the use of systems theory, the strengths perspective, and professional values and skills to facilitate the planned change and problem solving process. Prerequisites: Junior standing and SW101.

SW278 Junior Field Practicum – 4 credits
Internship for two days each week in a human service agency where students are professionally supervised in social work practice with clients and the community. Prerequisites: SW265, SW267, SW275, and departmental evaluation for admission to Intermediate Major Status. Co-requisite: SW279.

SW279 Junior Field Practicum Seminar – 2 credits
Taken concurrently with SW278, this course facilitates, reinforces, and supports field-based learning. Emphasizes engagement, assessment, planning, interviewing skills and professional values and ethics. Co-requisite: SW278.

SW375 Social Work Practice II – 3 credits
Examines intervention skills with families, groups, communities, and organizations using the planned change process. Introduces spirituality in social work practice. Prerequisite: SW275.

SW378 and SW380 Senior Field Practicum I and II – 4 credits each
Professionally supervised Senior internship for two days per week. Integration of theory with practice and the development of appropriate skills and knowledge, along with professional identification, values, and attitudes. Prerequisites: SW278 and SW279 and evaluation for admission to Degree Candidacy Status. Co-requisites: SW379 and SW381.