BACHELOR FIELD CONVOCATION
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BACHELOR FIELD CONVOCATION
FEBRUARY 2 AND 3, 2011
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Welcome & Thank You for Coming
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Presenters
Professor Jill Kelly
Director of Field Education
Professor Mimi Lewis
Undergraduate Field Coordinator
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Field Education:
The Heart of Social Work
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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
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BASW
Bachelor of Social Work Association
Next Slide…
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SW Awareness Day
Sponsored by the
Bachelor’s of SW Association
This is a Great Party
Friday, April 9, 4-6pm
University Union
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Overview of Social Work as a Profession
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Overview of Field Education
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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
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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
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WHERE ARE THE PLACEMENTS?
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Schools
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Child Welfare/Foster Family Agencies
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Older Adult Services
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Mental Health Agencies
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Health Agencies
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Homeless Programs
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General Social Services Programs
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Victim Services
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Disability Services
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The Big Question…
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CAN I GET PAID?
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• 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
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WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
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Gaining Experience
You will be putting into practice everything you learned in all of your social work classes.
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WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
• Becoming familiar with community resources
• Case management• Assessment• Counseling• Advocacy• Group work• Gaining organizational skills
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You Know You Are Ready For Field If You Are…..
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Sincerely committed to Social Work and the populations we serve.
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Open to growing and stretching both personally and professionally.
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Open to constructive feedback.
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Responsible and able to follow-through
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Able to get along with a wide variety of people
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Willing to be proactive. Take initiative for own learning
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Available to Put in the Required Time and Energy
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Have completed Necessary Prerequisites
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Prerequisites for Field
SW 102
SW 125A/B
SW150
SW140A
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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
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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.
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WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR GETTING A PLACEMENT?
Follow the Placement Timetable
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The Placement Timetable
See paper work provided
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Again…Thank You for Coming