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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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SO 408 I - Field Work: Applied Sociology I

Credits: (4 credits)

Provides the opportunity for a supervised experience in one of a variety of accredited social service agencies: correctional, welfare, medical and mental health care agencies. Assignments in human service agencies are arranged by the department, and the student works under the supervision of professional personnel. In addition, students attend a weekly 90-minute session with the on-campus instructor to process field placement experiences. Students complete journal, other assignments, and an integrated final reflection paper.

Prerequisite/Corequisite
Prerequisites: Students must complete at least two (2) service learning experiences prior to the field placement (other experiential learning experiences will also be considered), submit two (2) references from community organizations, write an essay which indicates their experience, contributions, learning experiences, and ability to balance off campus learning with classroom learning, and have a preferred GPA of 2.6 in the major.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following: 

  1.   Apply the knowledge in their specified fields (social work and criminal justice) to their field placement setting;
  2.   Describe and discuss the organizational history/structure/culture they are part of in their field placement setting;
  3.   Analyze the various dimensions of organizational behavior, management, leadership and administration;
  4.   Review, reflect and discuss the activities in their field placement setting to provide themselves and others with a comprehension of what the organization is about and what activities        take place within;
  5.   Practice the skills necessary for future professional pathways within their respective field of study. 
Notes
Students are further required to interview with the Field Placement Professor as well as the Chair of the Department prior to being assigned. Field placement is contingent upon a successful interview process.


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