Community Service Learning & Professional Development Seminar

SWK

306

Community Service Learning & Professional Development Seminar

2 Credits; 2 Hours. Seminar associated with a 65-hour service learning experience within a local social service agency, school, or other human service organization. The purpose of the seminar is to facilitate students' conceptualization and integration of the community service learning experience. A specific emphasis is placed on engagement in practices for professional development of the self, and the linking of social work values and ethics to community service, including social justice, cultural competency and cultural humility in the community context of services. The course will also be directed towards preparing students for the senior field practicum (SWK 454), and the exploration with peers of community service learning related challenges. Note: a grade of B or higher is required for students to be eligible to enter a field placement (SWK 454). This course may be repeated once, but not for additional credit. Prerequisite: Admission to the BSSW Program. Corequisite SWK 308.

Fall, Spring

Undergraduate

No

033776