SSW 167 Field Work I integrates classroom learning with supervised field experience to develop foundational competencies in social work practice. Through a competency-based placement in a social service agency, students apply social work theory, ethical principles, and professional standards in practice. Students gain familiarity with the mandate, policies, and services of their practicum agency, as well as relevant community resources. The course emphasizes the application of knowledge and skills from prior coursework, including effective communication, collaboration, and professional relationship-building. Students also engage in inclusive and culturally responsive practice, demonstrate ongoing professional development, and reflect on the relationship between theory and practice in social work.
Prerequisites: SSW 160, SSW 162, HSER 174, PSYC 100, ENGL 110, and FAM 180 all with a minimum grade of 60%
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 127 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Seminar | 2.5 |
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| Practicum/Preceptorship | Practicum: 6 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Observe how professional knowledge, skills, and behaviours align with the ethics of the Social Work profession
- Examine how one’s social location and lived experiences influence interactions with others
- Examine how a growth mindset is applied in a practicum setting
- Recognize how evidence-informed practice theories/frameworks/perspectives are applied in the context of the practicum setting
- Engage in collaborative and respectful interpersonal relationships with clients, mentors, colleagues, and community members
- Explain how self-care supports Social Service Workers’ well-being in practice
- Explain the value of diversity and its relevance to Social Service Work by demonstrating this through inclusive practice
Grading Table
Competency-based Grades
This grading system is based on satisfactory acquisition of defined skills or successful completion of the course learning outcomes. It is used where standard numerical grades are not generally applied, for example in evaluating practicum performance or work placements, in pass/fail courses or for non-credit courses.
| Grade | Description |
| AAV | ABOVE AVERAGE -The student has mastered all or most course objectives/requirements in a minimum time frame and has exemplified good work and study habits. |
| COM | COMPLETE – denotes that the student has mastered a satisfactory number of course objectives/requirements in a non-credit course |
| CRG | CREDIT GRANTED - denotes that the student performance was satisfactory in a credit course. |
| NCG | NO CREDIT GRANTED - denotes that the student performance was unsatisfactory. |
| PCG | PARTIAL CREDIT GRANTED – denotes that the student has successfully completed a portion of the course objectives in a credit course. |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.