Social Services/Social Work

SOCIAL SERVICES/SOCIAL WORK

Many of the seats in these courses are reserved for students in the Social Services and Social Work programs. Other students may take these courses if they meet the prerequisites and there is space.

SSSW 110 (formerly HSER 110):
Introduction to Social Services 3 credits

Prerequisites: Admission into Social Services program or instructor’s permission

Transferability: UVic (SW 200A), SFU, OU, OUC

This course will provide students with a critical analysis of social services and social work practice and client needs at local, provincial, and federal levels. It will emphasize the role of the professional and paraprofessional in the service delivery system and the basic structure and function of social services agencies. An introduction to ethical issues will be included. You will be expected to study in depth at least one social problem area and its concomitant social services.

SSSW 120 (formerly HSER 120):
Introduction to Interpersonal Communications 3 credits

Prerequisites: none

Transferability: SFU, OU, TWU

Introduces basic self-awareness and interpersonal communication skills. Students will learn about the nature of the communications process. The emphasis will be on developing and practising the ability to communicate effectively with others. As part of the course requirements, students will be expected to share personal (but not necessarily private) experiences with others.

SSSW 125 (formerly HSER 125):
Human Development 3 credits

Prerequisites: Admission into Social Services program or
instructor’s permission

Pre- or Corequisite: SSSW 120

Transferability: TWU, SFU, OU, UNBC

This course is an introduction to lifespan development which examines five major areas of human behaviour: physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and spiritual. This course explores how these apply to the various stages of human growth and development. Social dimensions of human development such as ethnic diversity, cultural context, and environmental factors will also be explored to provide a holistic curriculum for human development.

SSSW 127 (formerly HSER 127):
Practicum Placement Seminar 1 credit

Pre or co-requisites: SSSW 110, 120, CMNS 155, and admission into Community Support Worker program

This course, which meets weekly for the first semester, will prepare you for your practicum. Included are discussions of various jobs in the field, requirements of the job, and the values and attitudes necessary for success in the field.

SSSW 129 (formerly HSER 129):
Seminar 1 credit

Prerequisite: Admission into Social Services program

Pre- or Corequisites: SSSW 110, SSSW 120, CMNS 155

The practicum seminar aims to prepare you for your practicum. The seminar will introduce you to various methods of fieldwork, fieldwork opportunities in the community, and relevant information required for selecting and beginning a social service practicum. In a human services practicum, students are matched to an experienced supervisor in the field who shares expertise and acts as a role model.

SSSW 130 (formerly HSER 130):
Practicum I — Social Services 6 credits

Prerequisites: SSSW 110, 129, CMNS 155, SSSW 120 and instructor’s permission

Supervised experience in work situations in which you could later find employment. You will have an opportunity to practice skills gained in prerequisite courses and will receive feedback about your competencies. There will be a weekly seminar, either on an individual or group basis.

SSSW 131 (formerly HSER 131):
Practicum 6 credits

Prerequisites: completion of all first- and second-semester courses of CSW program including SSSW 127

Corequisite: SSSW 196

This 200-hour practicum is mandatory for all students. While education is offered in the classroom, integration of classroom instruction and field experience are of the utmost importance. If you are currently employed, the practicum must be in a work setting that provides a substantially difference service than your place of employment. Although all options and opportunities will not be available to you in all practicum settings, you are responsible for developing your own learning experience. Evaluation will be made by both the agency supervisor and the UCFV supervisor.

SSSW 150 (formerly HSER 150):
Approaches to Helping: A Theoretical Overview 3 credits

Prerequisites: SSSW 120, and PSYC 101 or SSSW 125, or instructor’s permission

Transferability: SFU, OU, TWU

Through familiarization with the main values and issues underlying various therapeutic approaches in counselling/helping, you will work toward a better understanding, clarification, and development of your own personal and helper values and style of helping. You will be exposed to basic therapeutic orientations, basic issues in helping, and ethical issues in being a helper, and encouraged to explore your own personal set of values, which affects your helping style.

SSSW 190 (formerly HSER 190):
Introduction to Community Support 3 credits

Prerequisites: none

An introduction to the field of community support for people working or planning to work in a direct hands-on position supporting children or adults with mental disabilities. The course offers an overview of historical attitudes shaping service provision, and how service provision denies or supports human and legal rights. The implications of the principle of normalization in the lives of people with mental handicaps, their families, and their communities over the past 20 years in North America will be emphasized.

SSSW 192 (formerly HSER 192):
Supporting Skill Development 3 credits

Prerequisites: SSSW 120, SSSW 125 or PSYC 250

Corequisite: SSSW 193

This course is based on a critique of traditional behaviorist models, and emphasizes positive and status-enhancing training techniques for skill acquisition. Students will be expected to become familiar with the special education curriculums designed to meet the needs of children with disabilities in the school system.

SSSW 193 (formerly HSER 193):
Augmentative Communication 1.5 credits

Prerequisites: SSSW 120

Corequisite: SSSW 192

An overview of the basic philosophies and principles of augmentative and alternative communications. Students will be exposed to the use of PIC symbols, BLISS symbols, sign language and computer-assisted communication, and develop beginning competencies in using these means of communication.

SSSW 195 (formerly HSER 195):
Relationships and the Community 3 credits

Prerequisites: SSSW 120, SSSW 110, SSSW 190

This course will provide you with clear insight and understanding into the critical issue of relationships with and of people with mental handicaps. It will offer a challenging look at individual values and belief systems, and provide you with strategies for creating and maintaining supportive and value-enhancing relationships. The impact of critical issues such as segregation, institutionalization, deinstitutionalization, family support, friendships, intimacy and sexual relationships, leisure and recreational opportunities, with an emphasis of community participation, will be examined.

SSSW 196 (formerly HSER 196):
Personal Care for the Handicapped 1.5 credits

Prerequisites: none

This course will cover the fundamentals of providing the prospective worker with an overview of techniques involved in providing personal care to people with multiple handicaps. The role of the community support worker in relation to the particular responsibilities of other health care professionals will be examined.

SSSW 200 (formerly HSER 200):
Counselling Skills 3 credits

Prerequisites: SSSW 120, 150 desirable

Transferability: TWU

This course is designed to train participants to develop their basic helping skills. Students will be expected to develop beginning competencies in the Carkhuff and reality therapy models of helping. Students will be expected, in the video lab and classroom, to role-play as well as share real experiences.

SSSW 210 (formerly HSER 210):
Introduction to Social Welfare 3 credits

Prerequisite: SSSW 110 or instructor’s permission

Transferability: UVic (SW 200B), OU, OUC, TWU

This course is designed to provide an overview of social welfare principles and policies in Canada. Beginning with an historical review of social welfare, students will develop a critical analysis of the context of social welfare including the political, economic, and ideological realities and an understanding of how these realities influence the way in which social problems are identified and addressed.

SSSW 229 (formerly HSER 229):
Seminar 1 credit

Prerequisites: SSSW 129 and 130

The practicum seminar aims to prepare students for the upcoming practicum. The seminar will introduce you to various methods of field work, field-work opportunities in the community, and relevant information required for selecting and beginning a social service practicum. In a human services practicum, you are matched with an experienced supervisor in the field who shares expertise and acts as a role model. This course should only be taken in your last year in the program.

SSSW 230 (formerly HSER 230):
Fieldwork Practicum 6 credits

Prerequisites: SSSW 130, SSSW 150, SSSW 229 and instructor’s permission

Pre- or Corequisites: CMNS 255 and SSSW 200

Supervised work experience in a social service agency. The goals and objectives of this course will be similar to the first-year practicum. However, higher levels of skill performance are required. Students are urged to wait to complete this course until their final semester.

SSSW 260 (formerly HSER 260):
Introduction to Gerontology 3 credits

Prerequisites: first-year psychology course

A multi-disciplinary introduction to the concept of aging in our society. Explores the impact on individual functioning and adjustment of such factors as cognition, personality, health and physical change, economic and vocational status, and social relationships and status.

SSSW 261 (formerly HSER 261):
Social Policy and Issues on Aging 3 credits

Prerequisites: SSSW 110

This course will explore Canadian social policy on aging, both on a federal and provincial level. Topics include the impact of the social security system, mandatory retirement, the economic situation of the elderly, and other income maintenance schemes. Also included are a survey of services available for the aging population as well as social attitudes towards aging.

SSSW 264 (formerly HSER 264):
Workshop Series in Aging —
Current Developments in Caring for the Elderly 3 credits

Prerequisites: none

This course will consist of a group of 10 to 14 different workshops presented by experts in the field. Topics will vary from year to year and students should consult the program head for an exact list.

SSSW 283 (formerly HSER 283):
Family Dynamics 3 credits

Prerequisites: SSSW 120

Transferability: SFU, OU, TWU

This course will introduce you to the concept of family in the Canadian context. It will provide an overview of the various theoretical viewpoints in conceptualizing the family, and then examine various theoretical approaches to working with families. In this context, the family as an emotional system will be examined. This will include boundary issues, alliances, triangles and genograms, differentiation, and communication patterns, in an effort to understand family functioning. Special topics will also be examined and discussed. These will include areas such as families from a multicultural perspective, family violence, spousal assault and sexual abuse, parenting, daycare, family law, gender issues, and families and poverty.

SSSW 284 (formerly HSER 284):
Childcare Practice 3 credits

Prerequisites: PSYC 103 or 250, or SSSW 125

This course will examine various aspects of social service work with children. It will include treatment methods, relationships with children, the needs of children, common behavioral problems and methods of dealing with them. The course will focus on an examination of three main theoretical models of child helping — the Adlerian approach, behavioral modification, and general systems theory.

SSSW 290 (formerly HSER 290):
Directed Studies in Social Service Work 3 credits

Prerequisites: permission of the Social Services department

This course will appeal to students whose particular area of interest cannot be met through existing courses.

SSSW 292 (formerly HSER 292):
Comparative Delivery Systems 3 credits

Prerequisites: SSSW 110 and instructor’s permission

This course will expose students to the social service delivery system in another province and/or country.

SSSW 300 (formerly SW 300):
Social Work Methods I 3 credits

Prerequisites: Admission into the BSW program and SSSW 200

An introduction to the knowledge and competencies underlying generalist social work practice. Students will develop assessment and referral techniques as they relate to working in a human service organization. Advocacy on behalf of clients and skills in brokering of services will also be developed.

SSSW 301 (formerly SW 301):
Social Work Methods II 3 credits

Prerequisites: Admission into the BSW program and SSSW 300

An understanding of group dynamics as well as expertise in group facilitation will be developed as students examine the underlying principles of social work practice. Interviewing skills and techniques as they relate to working with individuals, groups, and families will also be further developed.

SSSW 311 (replaces SSSW 310 and 315):
Generalist Social Work Practice 3 credits

Prerequisites: Admission into the BSW program and SSSW 210, or permission of program head.

This course will look at the social worker as both a person and a professional. Issues, including ethical behaviour, accountability, boundary setting, and the intersection of personal and professional values will be examined. Generalist social work practice from several theoretical perspectives will be a focus. The legal ramifications and aspects of social work practice will be explored. Students will be expected to articulate and integrate personal and professional values in their emerging social work practice.
Note: Students who have taken SSSW 315 cannot receive further credit for SSSW 311.
Note: SSSW 311 replaces SSSW 310 and SSSW 315.

SSSW 320 (formerly SW 320):
Cross-Cultural Social Work 3 credits

Prerequisites: Admission into the BSW program or permission of program head. (Students with a minimum of 45 credits in other degree programs may be able to obtain instructor’s permission at the first class. However, they should check with their program head to see whether they can apply this course to their degree.)

Pre- or Corequisite: SSSW 311

This course will provide you with an ethno-cultural sensitivity to the racial, cultural, and spiritual aspects of the lives of British Columbians. It will begin with an overview of the historical and socio-political backgrounds of the rich and diverse cultures in the province. We will identify and analyze the special problems faced by visible minorities as they access social and other human services. Special attention will be paid to developing effective cross-cultural skills through the understanding of cultural expectations, gender roles, and traditional values. Students will examine issues of systemic discrimination and racism and its effects on these ethno-cultural groups and social work practise.

SSSW 330A (formerly SW 330A):
Field Work (Sept to Dec) 4 credits

Pre- or corequisites: Admission into the BSW program; SSSW 300, SSSW 311, SSSW 320

SSSW 330B (formerly SW 330B):
Field Work (Jan to April) 6 credits

Prerequisite: SSSW 330A

Pre- or corequisites: SSSW 301, SSSW 311

This will be a concurrent practicum of two days per week in a social work agency (from October to April) with a three-hour weekly class which will focus on the integration of theory and practice.

SSSW 380:
Social Work and Community Development 3 credits

Pre- or Corequisites: Admission into the BSW program and SSSW 311

This course will focus on the role of the social worker engaged in making change at the community level. Beginning with an understanding of community and social change, students will develop a theoretical and practice perspective on engaging the community in the process of collective problem-solving. Fundamental to the process is encouraging the democratic redistribution of power and resources. Students will be encouraged to examine the impact of race, class, gender, and sexual orientation on social work and community development.

SSSW 394:
Introduction to Substance Abuse 3 credits

Prerequisites: SSSW 120 and one of (PSYC 101 and 102), SSSW 125, PSYC 250, or instructor’s permission

This course is designed to give students a working knowledge of the nature and extent of both chemical dependencies and addictive behaviours. Students will explore various theoretical perspectives on the nature of addictions. Topics include an overview of commonly abused substances, the use/misuse/abuse continuum, the social costs of addiction, specific drugs, social issues around addiction, and prevention and treatment of addictions. There will be an emphasis on issues related to gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and age. The particular focus of social work/social services in the continuum of care will be examined.

Note: Credit cannot be obtained for both SSSW 394 and HSER 294.

SSSW 404:
Research Methods and Evaluation 3 credits

Prerequisites: SSSW 330, and one of MATH 104 or MATH 106, or PSYC 110 (or equivalent)

This course will cover scientific methods and their application to social work practice and research. Also included will be strategies and skills appropriate to evaluation of social work interventions and programs. Learners will be expected to read and analyze social work research with a critical focus. Learners can expect to develop a beginning competence in the design and implementation of social work research. Skills in accessing computer-based information will be examined.

SSSW 410:
Social Welfare Policy and Practice 3 credits

Prerequisites: Admission into the BSW program; and SSSW 311 and SSSW 330 or permission of the instructor

This course builds on the theory acquired in SSSW 110, 210, and 311. The organizational dynamics of social policy and practice will be examined. Students will be encouraged to make the connections between policy development and implementation and their own practice. The impact of legislation on practice will also be examined. Students will be expected to analyze programs and policies from a critical theoretical perspective.

SSSW 430 (formerly SW 430A):
Fieldwork 9 credits

Prerequisites: Admission into the BSW program and SSSW 330B, SSSW 404, SSSW 410, SSSW 483, and instructor’s permission

This will be a concurrent practicum of three days per week (from Jan to April) with an integrative three-hour weekly class.

SSSW 450:
Current Issues in Social Work Practice 3 credits

Prerequisite: Admission into the BSW program and SSSW 330B.

Working from a structural social work perspective, in a seminar format, current issues relating to the generalist practice of social work will be discussed. Issues covered may include structural theory, HIV/AIDS, death and dying, mental health, legal issues and Corrections, among others. Students will be encouraged to relate individual assignments to their current or anticipated area of social work practice.

SSSW 483 (formerly SW 483):
Family Centered Social Work 3 credits

Prerequisite: Admission into the BSW program and SSSW 283

This course will provide general knowledge about family-centered social work practice. It will focus on basic conceptual and clinical skills relating to the theory and practice of family work. Students will develop a working knowledge of the family systems orientation to practice. The aim of the course is to develop an understanding of family work using a family systems perspective, while at the same time exploring techniques of family work from several different approaches including generational, interactional, experiential, and developmental. The theoretical focus of the course will involve a dual perspective stressing both an ecological and a phenomenological view of family functioning. Although the primary emphasis will be given to understanding family behaviour in terms of a family systems framework, students will also have the opportunity to investigate a variety of different intervention models.

SSSW 490 (formerly SW 490):
Special Topics — Social Work in Gerontology 3 credits

Prerequisites: Admission into the BSW program (Students with a minimum of 45 credits in other degree programs may be able to obtain instructor’s permission at the first class. However, they should check with their program head to see whether they can apply this course to their degree.)

An introduction to gerontology (the study of aging) and to working with an aging population. We will explore a wide range of issues relevant to population aging from a variety of theoretical and practical perspectives. In addition to looking at the role of the elderly in our society, the course will provide a framework for examining the organization and delivery of services to the elderly in both institutional and non-institutional settings.

SSSW 491 (formerly SW 491):
Special Topics — Child Welfare 3 credits

Prerequisites: Admission into the BSW program and SSSW 311

This course will explore the field of child welfare and the role of the social worker in child welfare services in both British Columbia and Canada. Topics include current legislation, the history of child welfare, child welfare services in B.C. and Canada, daycare, foster care and adoption, the role of the school in the child welfare system, a sensitization towards issues in parenting in a multi-cultural society, the provision of care for physically and mentally challenged children, as well as issues surrounding child and sexual abuse.

SSSW 492 (formerly SW 492):
Special Topics — First Nations Social Work Practice 3 credits

This course will examine theories and methods of social work practice utilized by and for First Nations within contemporary society in order to help students understand the nature of First Nations structural/historical problems, the impact of colonialism, and ensuing social issues. We will examine current methods of interventions, review roles and operations of social services in First Nations communities, and discuss conventional alternative strategies. Self-exploration and self-disclosure will facilitate the integration of theory and practice in the context of culturally- sensitive/appropriate frameworks. The role of Helper within the community context will be developed, with the concept of recovering (healing) individuals, families, and communities as an essential component.

SSSW 493 (formerly SW 493):
Special Topics — Feminist Social Work Practice 3 credits

Prerequisite: Admission into the BSW program and instructor’s permission. (Students with a minimum of 45 credits in other degree programs may be able to obtain instructor’s permission at the first class. However, they should check with their program head to see whether they can apply this course to their degree.)

This course will examine social issues from a feminist standpoint perspective, incorporating an analysis of the ideology and conceptual practices and underpinning social welfare policy in Canada. Beginning with the historical development of feminist social work and feminist theories as they relate to social work practice, the class will explore gender role stereotypes, social welfare policies, ethics research as empowerment, and specific issues experienced by women in areas such as disability, sexual orientation, and violence.

SSSW 495 (formerly SW 495):
Directed Study in Social Work 3 credits

Prerequisites: Fourth-year standing in BSW program and department’s permission

Students who have a special interest in a topic area not offered through identified social work electives or core curriculum, may request to do directed social work study under the supervision of a faculty instructor.

SSSW 496:
Special Topics: Disability Issues 3 credits

Prerequisites: Admission into the BSW program. (Students with a minimum of 45 credits in other degree programs may be able to obtain instructor’s permission at the first class. However, they should check with the program head to see whether they can apply this course to their program.)

This course involves students in an examination of perspectives on disability, as well as a critical analysis of current theories, policies, and practice. The course begins with an examination of common assumptions about disability and provides opportunities to challenge and critique interpretations of the nature and meaning of disability. Several frameworks are proposed for approaching disability issues, with emphasis given to a social justice framework which emphasizes the citizenship and human rights of people with disabilities. The history of attitudes about, and treatment of, people with disabilities is examined. Significant events and the contributions of pioneers of the disability rights movement are also highlighted. The roles and perspectives of people with disabilities, family members, and professionals in service systems are examined in the context of a range of topics.

SSSW 497:
Special Topics — Social Work in Mental Health 3 credits

Prerequisites: Admission into the BSW program. (Students with a minimum of 45 credits in other degree programs may be able to obtain instructor’s permission at the first class. However, they should check with their program head to see whether they can apply this course to their degree.)

Corequisites: none

Social work practitioners play an important role in the delivery of services to people with mental health problems, both within institutions and in the community. This course will investigate a variety of interpretations of mental health/mental illness and will also examine several types of service models, including community-based, institution-based, and self-advocacy. The implications for social work practice in the field of mental health will also be explored. This course is premised on the belief in a collaborative approach amongst persons involved.

SSSW 498:
Special Topics: Multi-disciplinary Child Welfare 3 credits

Prerequisites: Third-year standing in a Health or Human Services degree program. (Students with a minimum of 45 credits in other degree programs may be able to obtain instructor’s permission at the first class. However, they should check with their program head to see whether they can apply this course to their degree.)

This course provides an overview of working with children and families using an interdisciplinary perspective, and is designed for students from different health and human service programs. This course will examine what interdisciplinary practice is, explore the context and skills of ethical practice, and present a framework for interdisciplinary practice. Wherever possible, this course will be taught by a team of instructors from different disciplines. This course provides an overview of working with children and families within the framework of the B.C. provincial child welfare legislation.

SSSW 600:
Counselling Skills for Addictions Work 2 credits

Corequisite: SSSW 610, SSSW 627

This experientially based course will help the counsellor focus in on developing strategies for working with clients who use/misuse psychoactive drugs. Skills to be developed include establishing rapport with clients, challenging clients, working through defenses, change processes, setting goals with clients, exploring issues, and approaches to working with clients from culturally and socially diverse populations. Supportive counselling techniques will be practised. The use of written records in the counselling process will be explored and a continuing focus will be on ethical behaviour and appropriate expectations. Extensive use of videotape practice will be made.

SSSW 601 A and B:
Group Facilitation Skills for Addictions 2 credits

Prerequisite: SSSW 600, SSSW 610

Corequisite: SSSW 627

This course will assist the counsellor to develop group process and leadership skills in a variety of addictions settings, which may be therapeutic, educational, or social in nature, with a particular focus on the facilitation of psycho-educational groups in chemical dependency treatment. To work effectively with groups, it is important to incorporate the needs of the individual group members and systems when planning and implementing groups. Students will learn to facilitate groups and foster a climate of mutual respect and group acceptance, while using the group as a vehicle to assist members to learn appropriate group and individual skills.

Note: This course will run over two semesters.

SSSW 602 (formerly HSER 602):
Family Work in Addictions 2 credits

Prerequisites: SSSW 600, SSSW 601, SSSW 610, SSSW 627

Corequisite: SSSW 628

This course will provide addictions workers with an appreciation for the theory and practice of family work from a general systems perspective. This course will examine various approaches to working with families, the diversity of family structure, misconceptions about family work, the family as an emotional system, the importance of family of origin, and the construction and use of family genograms in working with and understanding family functioning.

SSSW 610:
The Nature of Substance Abuse 2 credits

Prerequisite: Admission into the Substance Abuse program

Corequisites: SSSW 600, SSSW 627

This course will provide a balanced overview of the nature of substance use/misuse. Issues to be examined will include the concept of chemical dependency; reasons for drug and alcohol misuse; patterns of use; individual, social, familial, and psychological consequences; treatment approaches, prevention; needs of special populations; and workplace issues. Current beliefs, myths, and scientific evidence from an international perspective will be reviewed. The unique interdisciplinary composition of the students will be used as a guiding principle in the investigation of the complex issues to be discussed.

SSSW 611 A and B
Pharmacology and Psychobiology of Addictions 2 credits

Prerequisite: SSSW 610

Corequisite: SSSW 628

Students will acquire accurate information about mood-altering chemicals, their primary effect on the central nervous system, how they change mood and behaviour, and how they contribute to substance (mis)use problems. The mechanism of action, benefits, risks, side effects, toxicity, and psychosocial consequences of mood-altering chemicals will be examined.

Note: This course will run over two semesters.

SSSW 612:
Community Treatment: Assessment and Referral 2 credits

Prerequisites: SSSW 610, SSSW 611

This course will focus on the treatment options available for substance use/misuse in the local and provincial communities. Treatment options (inpatient, outpatient, supportive recovery, detox) and the system of care will be examined. The role of mutual-help groups in treatment as well as the support systems available for family members will be examined. The complex interaction of mental health and substance use will be identified. Services beyond the system of care will be identified and their role in addressing addiction issues examined. Students will develop skills in assessment for treatment matching, and treatment referrals, as well as in case management. Gaps in treatment services will be explored.

SSSW 627/628:
Integrative and Self-Care Seminars 1.5 credits each

Prerequisites: SSSW 600, SSSW 601 for SSSW 628

Corequisites: SSSW 602 for SSSW 628

This is an integrative and self-care seminar as ultimately, what the counsellor has is the “use of self”. The course meets once a week during the semester and is required of all students registered in SSSW 600, 601, and 602. Topics to be explored will include: ethics, boundaries, stress, cross-disciplinary teams, legal issues, information sharing, and working with people with HIV/AIDS. Personal strengths and biases that may augment or interfere with client service will be discussed. Certification, licensure, and professional affiliations will be discussed. In SSSW 628, the use of clinical supervision in addressing counsellor efficacy will be explored.

SSSW 630:
Substance Abuse Practicum 6 credits

Prerequisites: SSSW 600, SSSW 601, SSSW 610, SSSW 611, and SSSW 627

Corequisites: SSSW 602, SSSW 612, and SSSW 628

This 200-hour practicum will provide an opportunity for participants to develop their individual, group, and/or family treatment skills in the addictions field. Working in either one or two agencies (as determined by the program head), students will be expected to contract for their own learning objectives. Student evaluation will be made by both the agency and college supervisor and be based on actual observation of the student. Diploma students will begin the practicum in January of their last year in the program, while certificate students will not start their practicum until March of the last year and are encouraged to consider starting their practicum only after completing all the course work.

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