SWK 3350 - Social Work Experience: Practice and Communication

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): General Studies requirements; Admitted to major

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): SWK 3410

Description: In this course, students will learn about the landscape of human and social services, including the types of agencies, variability of services offered, client populations served, and the role of the social worker in agencies. In addition to class meetings, students will complete 60 hours of volunteer service in a community-based agency under the guidance and supervision of agency personnel where they can integrate classroom learning with practical experiences. Through both course work and community-based volunteer service, students will develop their critical thinking and professional writing skills as required for social work practice and undergraduate social work education. There is an emphasis on deepening understanding, exercising critical thinking, and enhancing clarity and specificity of written communication.