SSW 168 Field Work II

School of Health and Human Services

SSW 168 Field Work II is a full-time field placement of five weeks following the winter semester, designed to consolidate and extend skills developed in the previous two semesters. Through this placement, students apply and demonstrate core competencies in social work practice within a professional setting. The practicum supports students in meeting competency expectations aligned with entry-level practice in social service agencies. Weekly learning activities provide structured support for integration of theory and practice, reflection, and professional development.

Prerequisites: SSW 167, SSW 162, HSER 174, PSYC 100, ENGL 110, SSW 160, FAM 180, ADD 184, SSW 161, SSW 157, PSYC 101, and ENGL 111 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.

Transfer Agreements

Course to Course transfer – YesBlock Transfer – Yesbctransferguide.ca
Course Details
Total number of weeks5
Total Credits
Total Hours150
Typical hours per week breakdown
Seminar2
Practicum/PreceptorshipPracticum: 28

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate professional knowledge, skills and behaviours that align with the ethics of the Social Work profession
  2. Apply critical reflection as a Social Service Worker
  3. Demonstrate a growth mindset by identifying strengths, limitations, and areas for professional growth and development and by incorporating constructive feedback
  4. Apply evidence-informed practice theories / frameworks / perspectives in the context of a practicum setting
  5. Engage in collaborative and respectful interpersonal relationships with clients, mentors, colleagues, and community members
  6. Incorporate self-care practices that support one’s well-being as a Social Service Worker
  7. Apply inclusive practice in ways that honour diversity with clients, mentors, colleagues, and community members

Teaching and Learning Approach

Students will be in a practicum/field setting 5 days a week. The practicum will provide opportunities for the learner to relate theory to practice, as well as, to develop the professional skills required in the work setting. The instructor will be available to discuss any challenges with the student, and will visit the agency for contract set up, mid-term and final evaluations with agency supervisor and student. Learning will be hands on as directed by the agency supervisor.

Learning Resources

Required: NONE

Assessment

TitleLearning OutcomesValue
Field placement evaluationCRG/NCG
TotalCRG/NCG

Grading Table

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.