Before you watch

Reflect on whether or not you are currently enrolled or have completed core social work courses with a grade of a C or higher.
What are your assumptions about the structure of your practicum experience? (After viewing the video, reflect on your assumptions).
Is this the right time for your practicum? Will you have a healthy work/life/school balance?

"One person can make a difference, and everyone should try."
-John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Video

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If you have not completed social work courses with a grade of a C or higher, you will need to retake those courses and enter practicum at a later semester.
Students will participate in both Foundation Year (460 total hours) and Concentration Year (550 total hours) Practicums.
Obtain an understanding of the format in which you will be completing your practicum; details such as hour per week and number of weeks will vary. Ex: Summer-Fall or Fall-Spring.
Planning starts the semester before the start of your practicum.
Students cannot stockpile hours to complete practicum early.
Complete Practicum Readiness Self-Assessment.
Knowledge + Skills + Behavior = Practicum
Have realist expectations of your agencies and the changes that could potentially occur.

After viewing the video, please complete the  Understanding the Structure quiz. 