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C-ID SWHS 110, C-ID PSY 110, or C-ID SOC 110

C-ID SWHS 120A (Seminar)

Application of the following to the fieldwork experience:

1. The developmental journey of becoming a social worker or human services practitioner and the nature of social work and human services practice as a helping profession.
2. Codes of Ethics (e.g., NASW or NOHS) and social justice principles.
3. Legal context of social work practice/human services, and the role of supervision in the professional development journey.
4. Resources and services that clients need and depend upon.
5. Examination of the needs, interests, resources, values and opportunities of people who vary in terms of race, nationality, ethnicity, sexuality, spirituality, gender, age, abilities, economic status, or language.
6. Exploring the progressive nature and skills of generalist practice.

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to: 

1. Apply theoretical knowledge obtained in the prerequisite and co-requisite course or courses to the fieldwork experience.
2. Evaluate the fieldwork experience in relation to pre-requisite and co-requisite course objectives, career plans, and personal growth.
3. Apply ethics, values, and skills that recognize and explore professional use of self.

• Documented completion of required field hours 

NASW Code of Ethics

NOHS Code of Ethics

Days in the Lives of Social Workers
Linda May Grobman

The Social Work Skills Workbook
Barry R. Cournoyer

The Human Services Internship: Getting the Most from Your Experience
Pamela Myers Kaiser

Elements of the Helping Process
Raymond Fox