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BACHELOR FIELD CONVOCATION
FEBRUARY 2 AND 3, 2011
Welcome & Thank You for Coming
Presenters
Professor Jill Kelly
Director of Field Education
Professor Mimi Lewis
Undergraduate Field Coordinator
Field Education:
The Heart of Social Work
AGENDA
I BSWA Presentation
II Welcome & Overview of Social Work as
a profession
III Overview of Field Education
IV Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
V The Placement Process
BASW
Bachelor of Social Work Association
Next Slide…
SW Awareness Day
Sponsored by the
Bachelor’s of SW Association
This is a Great Party
Friday, April 9, 4-6pm
University Union
Overview of Social Work as a Profession
Overview of Field Education
What Is Field Education?(SWRK 195 A/B)
1. A course: 6 units each semester (12 total)
2. A year-long unpaid internship in a human services agency
3. A chance to learn social work skills in a real life setting, under the supervision of a professional social worker
What Is Field Education?(SWRK 195 A/B)
5. A chance to integrate classroom learning with real life experience
6. An opportunity to develop a professional social work identity
WHERE ARE THE PLACEMENTS?
Schools
Child Welfare/Foster Family Agencies
Older Adult Services
Mental Health Agencies
Health Agencies
Homeless Programs
General Social Services Programs
Victim Services
Disability Services
The Big Question…
CAN I GET PAID?
• Usually, placements are unpaid
• Some job-based placements are possible (not typical at undergrad level)– Job Conversion– Job-Related Placement
• Pre-approval is required – contact Prof. Lewis or Kelly
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
Gaining Experience
You will be putting into practice everything you learned in all of your social work classes.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
• Becoming familiar with community resources
• Case management• Assessment• Counseling• Advocacy• Group work• Gaining organizational skills
You Know You Are Ready For Field If You Are…..
Sincerely committed to Social Work and the populations we serve.
Open to growing and stretching both personally and professionally.
Open to constructive feedback.
Responsible and able to follow-through
Able to get along with a wide variety of people
Willing to be proactive. Take initiative for own learning
Available to Put in the Required Time and Energy
Have completed Necessary Prerequisites
Prerequisites for Field
SW 102
SW 125A/B
SW150
SW140A
COMMON BARRIERS TO ENTERING OR SUCCEEDING IN FIELD
1. Not having met pre-requisites
2. Not meeting criminal background criteria
3. Missing deadlines, lack of follow-through with the placement process
4. Unprofessional behavior
5. Unrealistic expectations about days and
times for field
CAN I FIND/PICK MY OWN PLACEMENT?
Sorry, but no.
You must be placed at an agency that is
pre-approved by the University.
You can indicate preferences on your Field
Application, but the referral decision will
be made by the Field Faculty.
WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR GETTING A PLACEMENT?
Follow the Placement Timetable
The Placement Timetable
See paper work provided
Again…Thank You for Coming