FIELD PRACTICUM & SEMINAR II

Course Details

Course Number: 4246  Section Number: 201

Spring 2012

Location: Martin Hall

Classroom Number: 106

Days & Times:

Monday 1:00-2:20

Course Attachments

Textbooks
MSU Faculty Member
Carol Bisbee   
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Course Objectives

 

.  Apply critical thinking skills to practice.

2.  Adoption of values and ethics to practice.

3.  Demonstrate the professional use of self.

4.  Understand oppression and discrimination and apply skills which promote social and economic justice.

5.  Understand the nature of the social work profession and its current structures and issues.

6.  Apply the knowledge and skills of generalist social work practice to both micro and macro levels.

7.  Apply bio-psycho-social knowledge within a theoretical framework to practice with systems of all sizes.

8.  Evaluate research and apply findings to practice.

9.  Commit to continued professional growth.

10.  Function professionally within an organizational environment. 

 


Course Expectations

 

Learning Contract:

 

A learning contract which outlines your goals and objectives for your field placement is to be developed in consultation with your field instructor.  If during the year, you feel you need to re-negotiate this contract, the field instructor should be involved.  You will be graded on your progress toward meeting the objectives of your learning contract.

 

Field Evaluations:

 

a. Field Supervisor’s evaluation of your performance and professional growth.

b. Your evaluation of your placement supervisor and agency.

 

200-Hour Minimum:

 

Students must complete a minimum of 200 hours in the Practicum during the semester, and these hours must be verified by the Field Instructor.  Completion of these 200 hours must occur no later than the end of week 14.

 

Logs:

 

Students are expected to keep a daily log of your observations during Field hours. These logs should include tasks and activities, types of clients seen, and your thoughts and feelings about your observations. Please do not include any information that would violate confidentiality of the client.

 


Grading Standards

 

540-600 points = A

                                    480-539 points = B

                                    360-419 points = C

 

                                    90% of ratings are five = A or 200 points

                                    90% of ratings are four = B or 160 points

                                    90% or ratings are three = C or 100 points

 

A field grade less than C is considered failing and the practicum will have to be repeated.

 


Final Exam5/7/2012  1:00

Submission Format Policy

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Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Plagiarism Policy Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception. Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters. We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student. We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed. Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

Students with Disabilities The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, 397-4140.

Safe Zones Statement The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

Contacting your Instructor All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MWSU e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

Attendance Requirements

 

Attendance:

 

Each unexcused absence will result in subtraction of 50 points from the student’s accumulated total at the end of the course.  An absence will be considered officially excused if the student:

           

            a. Presents a written excuse from the Office of Student Affairs.

            b. Presents a written excuse from a physician.

            c. Presents written documentation of attending a mandatory function (e.g., basketball team, band, etc.)

            d. Obtains permission from the instructor in advance of the absence.


Writing Proficiency Requirement All students seeking a Bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they've 1) passed English 1113 and English 1123 and 2) earned 60 hours. You may meet this requirement by passing either the Writing Proficiency Exam or English 2113. Please keep in mind that, once you've earned over 90 hours, you lose the opportunity to take the $25 exam and have no option but to enroll in the three-credit hour course. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at http://academics.mwsu.edu/wpr, or call 397-4131.