Practicum II

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Course
CSSW 2340
Discontinued
No
Course code
CSSW 2340
Descriptive
Practicum II
Department
Community Social Service Work
Faculty
Applied Community Studies
Credits
6.00
Start date
End term
201420
PLAR
Yes
Semester length
Flexible delivery ranging over 2 to 15 weeks
Max class size
30
Contact hours
Seminar: 10 hours Clinical: 170 hours
Method(s) of instruction
Seminar
Practicum
Learning activities
  • Seminar
  • Field practice
Course description
This course provides opportunities for students to build on their practice skills from Practicum I in selected sites under supervision. Students will integrate and reflect upon their educational, personal and professional experiences in practicum and seminar.
Course content

The following global ideas guide the design and delivery of this course:

  • Practicum settings create opportunities for students to apply skills in a social service setting while benefiting from the expertise of skilled mentors in the field.
  • Students gain both insight and practice knowledge from field experiences.
  • Practitioners who regularly and accurately assess and reflect on their performance and who set goals for their ongoing professional development are more likely to be effective in their work.
  • A well-developed personal philosophy of practice is a cornerstone of competent human service practice.
  • Relationship is the foundation for effective interaction with colleagues, clients and groups.
Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, within the following content areas, the student will be able to:

  1. Professional Skills:
    • demonstrate professional and ethical behaviour consistent with the Canadian Association of Social Worker’