Field education information for BSW students
Gain social work skills and knowledge
Under the supervision of qualified social workers, you will have the opportunity to integrate knowledge and classroom experience. Students engage in experiential learning activities, knowledge building and develop their professional practice framework informed by social work values and ethics.
BSW Practicum
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SOWK 410 - Introductory Practicum
The Introductory Practicum is required of students in the University Transfer Route, not of students in the Post-Diploma route. SOWK 411, Integrative Seminar, is co-requisite with the practicum.
The purpose of initial practicum in the BSW is to provide students with an introduction to professional social work practice in a specific setting. The student's time at practicum is spent according to the particular requirements of the setting and learning needs of the student, and includes direct and indirect social work practice opportunities.
Note: Students with extensive social work experience may be eligible to receive credit by special assessment for the Introductory Practicum. Details regarding this possibility are included in the BSW Field Education Manual.
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SOWK 412 - Senior Practicum
The Senior Practicum is required of all students in the BSW program. SOWK 413, Integrative Seminar, is co-requisite with the practicum.
The purpose of the second practicum in the BSW is to provide students with an intensive experience in the delivery of professional social work practice in a specific setting.
Field Education Courses
Community Engaged Practicum and Preparation course (SOWK 390)
The Community Engaged Practicum and Preparation course (SOWK 390) helps University Transfer (UT) students prepare for participation in social work through supervision, knowledge and skill development and peer learning. You'll will explore the social work landscape including the various roles and settings of social work practice and while gaining knowledge and skills.
Classroom and in the Community
Real time class
- Blended program: Monday afternoons
- Online program: Monday evenings
Practicum hours in community completed with flexibility on: Wednesday and Thursday
Graded course with assignments
100
Practicum hours supervised by a qualified social work supervisor who also provides instruction and teaching for practicum learning.
The focus of learning will connect to professional identity and practice, social work values and ethics, human rights and social action, action to rectify racism, organizational/systems change, social work research and policy analysis/development and reflective practice.
Community Engaged Practicum and Integration course (SOWK 392)
The Community Engaged Practicum and Integration course (SOWK 392) engages University Transfer (UT) students in experiential and reflective learning through community service and social justice initiatives. You'll receive social work supervision, learn with peers to apply professional social work values, knowledge and skills. Social work supervision and an integrative seminar scaffold, support, build competence, and engage in peer learning while developing their professional Social Work identity.
Classroom and in the Community
Real time class
- Blended program: Monday afternoons
- Online program: Monday evenings
Practicum hours in community completed with flexibility on: Wednesday and Thursday
Continuing to work on the learning plan established in the fall term.
Pass/fail course – focus on practicum hours.
200
Supervised by a qualified social work supervisor
The focus of learning will connect to professional identity, values, ethics, skills, knowledge and practice, human rights and social action, action to rectify racism, organizational/systems change, social work research and policy analysis/development and reflective practice
The Final Practicum (SOWK 590)
The Final Practicum (SOWK 590) engages both University Transfer (UT) and Alberta Social Work Diploma (PD) students in 400 hours of supervised social work practice. You'll engage in practice situated in agencies, workplaces, research projects, self-directed practicum plans or macro (opportunities/projects) and apply social work knowledge, skills and values.
Diverse options for practicum including agencies, workplaces, research projects, self-directed practicum plans or macro (opportunities/projects).
Tuesday - Friday
400
Supervised by a qualified social work supervisor.
The focus of learning will connect to professional identity, values, ethics, skills, knowledge and practice, human rights and social action, action to rectify racism, organizational/systems change, social work research and policy analysis/development and reflective practice.
Final Integrative Seminar (SOWK 592)
The Final Integrative Seminar (SOWK 592) requires both University Transfer (UT) and Alberta Social Work Diploma (PD) students to integrate academic knowledge with practice experience, engage in critically reflective practice, and demonstrate social work values. You'll articulate personal practice frameworks in preparation for graduation as professional Social Workers.
Real time class
- Blended program: Monday afternoons
- Online program: Monday evenings
Graded course with assignments
Weekly classes
Instructed By the faculty liaison who also supports practicum providing supplementary supervision as required.
The focus of learning will connect to professional identity, values, ethics, skills, knowledge and practice, human rights and social action, action to rectify racism, organizational/systems change, social work research and policy analysis/development and reflective practice.
