SHS 230 - Pre-Practicum

2.0 Credits
Prepares students for field entry through resume and goal preparation, scheduling interviews, self assessment, supervision discussions, and site selection. Intended for students who have completed foundational courses in SHS or FSS and taken prior to SHS 231 or SHS 271. Permission code required.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Evaluate personal readiness for a practicum and set preliminary learning goals.
Demonstrate an understanding of the skills of creating a resume, researching agencies, preparing for and participatin in interviews and site selection.
Explain the requirements, tasks, challenges, and responsibilities required to insure success in a practicum setting.

Course Typically Offered
Fall