CSL 381/382 Fieldwork in Human Service

3 hours 

This course is an applied fieldwork experience in community-based human service programs and agencies. This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to develop a practical understanding of the human service delivery system and its relevance to local, state and national social service policy. Students draw connections between theory and practice and actively participate and support efforts to assist individuals and programs that address populations in need. The practicum experience heightens student awareness of the skills required of an effective human service provider and affords them the opportunity to determine their appropriateness for the profession. Students will provide 8-10 hours per week of service and attend assigned supervision meetings throughout the semester. Assigned readings, fieldwork logs and a culminating research paper/project will be required.