SOCW - 8600 Field Practicum III (3)

Provides direct practice experience in a field placement setting at the advanced curriculum level in the specialization and develops skills as critical practitioners in preparation for their professional roles in various work settings. This is the first course of the practicum sequence in the advanced curriculum. Instructional Method: Supervisory. Equivalent to SOCW-853. Prerequisite: SOCW-7501 or an equivalent foundation course. Restrictions: Must submit proof of recent background check to the Social Work Field Education Division of Governors State University prior to internship placement. Schools require students to pass a criminal background check in accordance with the Illinois School Code [105 ILCS 5/10-21.9 and 105 ILCS 5/34-18.5]. Corequisite: SOCW-8601.