As a social work major at Goshen College, you’ll develop the knowledge, skills and ethical grounding to work in a variety of settings—from schools and hospitals to community organizations and government agencies.
Courses
SOWK 409 Field Instruction
Credit Hours
5.00
Degree Level
Undergrad
Integration and application of knowledge, values, skills, and cognitive and affective processes in the practice setting under a qualified field instructor in a social service agency. Upon successful completion of Field Instruction, the student is prepared for beginning professional practice. Field Instruction must be applied for during the spring of the year preceding enrollment. Usually taken over two semesters; may be taken for 10 credits over the course of one semester by approval of program director. The grading system for this course is credit/no credit. Prerequisites: SoWk 323, 325 and consent of field director. Must be taken concurrently with, or after successful completion of SOWK 425. Students furnish their own transportation for field placement. Field Instruction provides 400 clock hours of supervised and directed practice learning.