Engagement Details
Introduction to Field Education - SOWK 382
What to Expect
See your social work career options first-hand. You'll work alongside a field instructor and gain real-world experience in a human service agency, setting the foundation for your future field education placements.
This engagement qualifies for these special designations:
- GLD-Professional & Civic Engagement
- GLD-Community Service
- Experiential Learning Opportunity
- Option to appear on USC Experience extended transcript
Term: Spring 2025
Requirements
Time Commitment: 45-59 hours
Who Can Participate: See Academic Bulletin for Course Prerequisites
Minimum Credit Hours: See Academic Bulletin for Course Prerequisites
Minimum GPA: See Academic Bulletin for Course Prerequisites
Other Requirements See Academic Bulletin for Course Prerequisites
Engagement Benefits
How expectations are communicated:
Individual orientation
Learning activities:
Apply specialized knowledge
Knowledge or skills developed:
Specialized knowledge and skills
Who you will work with:
External agency (employer, college, school, community agency)
Who will communicate feedback and how:
Group / class session with faculty member
Group / class session with external supervisor
Reflection expectations:
(1-1) session(s) with faculty
Group / class session(s) with faculty