SOCW 5434 - Specialist Field Education I

(5) Credit Hours

The course provides students a focused opportunity to apply theories and concepts of professional social work practice within a field agency that serves older adults. Emphasis placed on the use of direct practice knowledge and skills with older adults and their families. Prerequisites: SOCW 5421 and SOCW 5424 with a grade of B or better, or Admittance into the Advanced Standing Program. Corequisites: SOCW 5431 or department head approval. Admission into the MSW program or department head approval.