Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
The mission of the Bachelor of Social Work degree program is to develop professionals who are competent in the skills and knowledge necessary for work in the various fields of social work . This capstone class is designed as a way for students to demonstrate social work skills , develop an e- portfolio of their work , and contribute to the community through a service project . Through writings , role plays , lectures , e-portfolio development , and a service project , students will demonstrate their mastery of the program goals of the social work degree program . ( Senior standing ) Prerequisites : Senior level status ( Required , Previous ).
SWK-435 Social Work Field Placement I ( 5 ) After consultation with Director of Field Placements advanced students will be provided direct experience in selected supervised settings in social work agencies and programs . The field placement aims to provide a service to the community and enable the student to acquire the skills , experience , and knowledge necessary for the choice of a career . Prerequisites : SWK-445 ( Required , Concurrent ).
SWK-436 Social Work Field Placement II ( 5 ) A continuation of SWK 435 . After consultation with Director of Field Placements advanced students will be provided direct experience in selected supervised settings in social work agencies and programs . The field placement aims to provide a service to the community and enable the student to acquire the skills , experience , and knowledge necessary for the choice of a career . Prerequisites : SWK-446 ( Required , Concurrent ). SWK-445 Field Placement Seminar I ( 1 ) Students in social work field placements will meet weekly with the Field Director to discuss their experiences in the field . Students will discuss their journal entries , their experiences , and work on areas of growth . Prerequisites : SWK-435 ( Required , Concurrent ).
SWK-446 Field Placement Seminar II ( 1 ) Students in social work field placements will meet weekly with the Field Director to discuss their experiences in the field . Students will discuss their journal entries , their experiences , and work on areas of growth . Prerequisites : SWK-436 ( Required , Concurrent ).
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