SHS 231 - Beginning Field Practicum

3.0 Credits
Field experience: students observe and learn from working professionals and apply knowledge and theory from classroom to supervised work in community settings. Addiction Studies students should enroll in separate course; consult with faculty advisor. Permit code required.
Prerequisite ENGL& 101 and SHS 230, and a minimum of 20 additional credits in human service courses with a minimum grade of 2.5 or instructor permission.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Apply discipline skills and abilities learned in classroom to a community setting.
Identify professional challenges of the assigned role in the human service agency.
Observe and analyze information gained during placement at the community setting.
Examine and evaluate personal thinking as well as the thought process and perspective of others.
Demonstrate ability to write clear and well organized reports appropriate for the community setting.
Demonstrate listening skills that positively enhance relationships in a community setting, and show ability to work as part of a professional team.