Syllabus
Master of Social Work
SSWO 522 – Field Practicum/Seminar II (Fall 2021)
Credits - 4
Description
Foundation Practicum II provides students with a supervised practice experience in a social service agency/organization. The practicum includes experiential learning in social work practice skills in a specialized setting. A weekly seminar provides students with an opportunity to discuss and reflect on professional social work issues from their practicum experience regarding assessment, specific interventions with client systems, and the application of practice theories. The seminar introduces the UN Declaration of Human Rights and the WHO Definition of Health into discussions of how resource equity, social justice, and universal health care across the life spans impacts work with client systems.
Materials
Learning Objectives and Outcomes
School of Social Work Program Outcomes:
Graduates of the UNE SSWO will demonstrate knowledge, skills, and leadership in the following:
- Practice social inclusion to enable people, populations, and communities to fully participate in society, enhance human bonds in the context of cultural diversity and ensure improved quality of life and equitable resource distribution. EPAS Competencies 2 & 3
- Engage in culturally-informed relationship building, being respectful of the complexity and diversity of contexts and circumstances. EPAS Competencies 3 & 6
- Utilize theories of human behavior, social systems and social inclusion when offering interventions with people and their environments. EPAS Competency 8
- Promote ethical reflection, critical consciousness and shared decision-making based in social work values and with consideration of the broader contexts of the world in which we live. EPAS Competency 1
- Balance the roles of helpers, activists, and advocates through collaboration with communities to build healthy and sustainable resources. EPAS Competencies 2, 5, & 6
- Engage as critical consumers and producers of research as it relates to assessment, intervention and evaluation of clinical and community practices. EPAS Competencies 4, 7, 8 & 9
- Practice person-centered and collaborative community partnerships across diverse settings. EPAS Competency 6
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate professional demeanor in behavior, appearance, and oral, written, and electronic communication.
- Apply understanding of the importance of diversity and difference in shaping life experiences in all levels of social work practice and engages clients, organizations and/or communities as experts in their own experience.
- Apply understanding of social inclusion (social, economic, and environmental justice) to advocate for and engage in practices that advance social inclusion (social, economic, and environmental justice) through the identification and assessment of social policies that impact well-being service delivery and access to services.
- Apply self-awareness and self-regulation to manage the influence of personal biases and values in working with diverse clients and constituencies.
- Use empathy, reflection, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage diverse clients, organizations, and/or communities.
- Collect, organize, and apply critical thinking to interpret ongoing assessment information from clients, organizations, and/or communities.
- Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in the analysis of ongoing assessment information, developing mutually agreed upon intervention goals with clients, organizations, and/or communities and can utilize client feedback or other evaluation methods to improve practice, policy and/or service delivery.
- Use inter-professional collaboration in the process of assessment, developing interventions and evaluating practice to achieve beneficial outcomes for clients, organizations and/or communities.
- Make ethical decisions by applying the standards of the Social Work Codes of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations, models for ethical decision-making, ethical conduct of research and use of technology, and additional codes of ethics as appropriate to context.
Accreditation Standards Addressed:
- CSWE EPAS 2015 Competencies
- Competency 1–Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
- Competency 2 –Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice
- Competency 3 –Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
- Competency 5 –Engage in Policy Practice
- Competency 6 –Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
- Competency 7 –Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
- Competency 8 –Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
- Competency 9 –Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Assignments
Discussions
Each week you will engage in weekly video assignments and discuss some of your peers’ field experiences. You will also post one self-care tip that you are employing and discuss amongst your classmates. There are several optional discussion boards in this course that you may utilize to ask questions about a specific assignment. Midway through the course, you will have discussion opportunities about being a mandated reporter in your state and what the laws require. We recommend that you utilize the Bibliography extended readings to integrate into your discussions and assignments.
Writing Assignments, Projects, and Assessments
There are several assignments in this course, which are all tailored around strengthening your field internship and experiences. These assignments will be collaborative with your field instructor and seminar instructor and there will be plenty of time for review, comment, and submission. These will be highlighted throughout the course along with several reminders and prompts to get started. All of your assignments (including all of your forms) must be submitted via the assignment link and not via email. Any assignments (including all of your forms) submitted through Send Email or email will not be accepted.
Grading Policy
The School of Social Work uses the following grading system for all courses with the exception of field education courses. Students are expected to maintain a “B” (3.0) average over the course of their study. Students with less than a GPA of 3.0 will be placed on academic probation. Students must have an overall GPA of 3.0 in order to receive their Master’s Degree.
Your grade in this course will be determined by the following criteria:
Grade Breakdown
| Assignment | Point Value | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Video Assignment (Due Wednesday by 11:59p EST) | 24 points (3 points x 8 videos) | 24% |
| Weekly response to all videos (Due Sunday by 11:59p EST) | 30 points (2 points x 15 weeks) | 30% |
| Weekly self-care (Due Sunday by 11:59p EST) | 16 points (1 point x 16 weeks) | 16% |
| Conversations about Endings | 2 points | 2% |
| Re-Introduce Yourself to the Class and Share Your Internship Goals for the Term (Due: Module 1) | 1 point | 1% |
| Re-submit Learning Contract | 1 point | 1% |
| Module 2-16 Mandated Reporting Video Assignment | 2 points | 2% |
| Field visit scheduled (Due by: Module 5) | 1 points | 1% |
| State/County Licensing Assignment | 2 points | 2% |
| Self Assessment | 4 points | 4% |
| Field Visit Completed (Due: Modules 6- 12) | 2 points | 2% |
| Determine your Advanced Year Concentration assignment | 2 points | 2% |
| Process recording (Due: Module 12) | 3 points | 3% |
| Submit IPE Assignment | 4 points | 4% |
| Field Evaluation submission (Due: Module 15) | 6 points | 6% |
| Total | 100 points | 100% |
Grade Scale
| Grade | Points Grade | Point Average (GPA) |
| A | 94 – 100% | 4.00 |
| A- | 90 – 93% | 3.75 |
| B+ | 87 – 89% | 3.50 |
| B | 84 – 86% | 3.00 |
| B- | 80 – 83% | 2.75 |
| C+ | 77 – 79% | 2.50 |
| C | 74 – 76% | 2.00 |
| C- | 70 – 73% | 1.75 |
| D | 64 – 69% | 1.00 |
| F | 00 – 63% | 0.00 |
Schedule
Course Weeks
Course weeks run from 12:00 AM ET on Monday through 11:59 PM ET on Sunday, with the exception of Week 1, which begins on Wednesday at 12:00 AM ET. Unless otherwise specified, all discussion comments and assignments are due the last day of the week. Initial responses to discussion prompts are due by the end of Wednesday unless otherwise noted.
All times are in the Eastern Standard Time Zone – no exceptions.
Week 1: Monday, 8/23 – Sunday, 8/29
Week 2: Monday, 8/30 – Sunday, 9/5
Week 3: Monday, 9/6 – Sunday, 9/12
Week 4: Monday, 9/13 – Sunday, 9/19
Week 5: Monday, 9/20 – Sunday, 9/26
Week 6: Monday, 9/27 – Sunday, 10/3
Week 7: Monday, 10/4 – Sunday, 10/10
Week 8: Monday, 10/11 – Sunday, 10/17
Week 9: Monday, 10/18 – Sunday, 10/24
Week 10: Monday, 10/25 – Sunday, 10/31
Week 11: Monday, 11/1 – Sunday, 11/7
Week 12: Monday, 11/8 – Sunday, 11/14
Week 13: Monday, 11/15 – Sunday, 11/21
Week 14: Monday, 11/22 – Sunday, 11/28
Week 15: Monday, 11/29 – Sunday, 12/5
Week 16: Monday, 12/6 – Sunday, 12/12
MODULE 1 | Welcome Back to Seminar II
Video Assignment and Field Video Confidentiality Statement, Self-Care, Transitioning to Advanced Year, Resubmit Learning Contract, Introduction to Licensing Assignment
Readings:
- Video Assignment and Response Requirements
- Field Time Sheet
- Online Field Education Manual: Policies & Procedures
- Self Care Assessment
- What is Field Instruction: Helpful Hints for Students and Field Instructors
- National Association of Social Workers. (2017). NASW Code of Ethics. https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English
- International Federation of Social Workers. (2018, July 2). Global Social Work Statement of Ethical Principles. https://www.ifsw.org/global-social-work-statement-of-ethical-principles/
- World Health Organization. (2021). https://www.who.int/en/
- United Nations General Assembly. (1948, December 10). Universal Declaration of Human Rights. https://www.un.org/en/about-us/universal-declaration-of-human-rights
- Saturno, S. (n.d.). Violent Crime and Social Worker Safety. Social Work Today. https://www.socialworktoday.com/archive/exc_032511.shtml
Discussions:
- Introduction to the class (Due: Sunday)
- Self-Care Corner (Due: Sunday)
Assignments:
- Transitioning to Advanced Year Introduction
- Field Video Confidentiality Statement
- Schedule Field Visit Introduction
- Resubmit Learning Contract
- Introduction to Licensing Assignment
- Technology and Telehealth Release Form
MODULE 2
Mandatory Reporting Assignment Introduction, Video Assignment and Self-Care
Readings:
- National Association of Social Workers – Massachusetts Chapter. (2oo1). Safety Checklist – Home and Community Visits. Comprehensive Risk Counseling & Services.
- National Association of Social Workers. (2017). NASW Code of Ethics. https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English
- International Federation of Social Workers. (2018, July 2). Global Social Work Statement of Ethical Principles. https://www.ifsw.org/global-social-work-statement-of-ethical-principles/
- World Health Organization. (2021). https://www.who.int/en/
- United Nations General Assembly. (1948, December 10). Universal Declaration of Human Rights. https://www.un.org/en/about-us/universal-declaration-of-human-rights
Multimedia:
- KidSafetyofAmerica. (2009, December 15). Mandated Reporting. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzIWQa46qxQ
- Maine Public Broadcasting Service. (2009, October 21). Broken Trust. [Video]. PBS. https://video.mainepublic.org/video/mpbn-specials-broken-trust/
Discussions:
- Video Assignment (Due: Wednesday)
- Video Assignment Responses (Due: Sunday)
- Self-Care Corner (Due: Sunday)
MODULE 3
Self-Assessment Assignment Introduction, Introduction to Process Recording Assignment, Mandatory Reporting Assignment Reminder, Video Assignment and Self-Care
Readings:
- Student Self Assessment Form
- Self Care Assessment
- National Association of Social Workers. (2017). NASW Code of Ethics. https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English
- International Federation of Social Workers. (2018, July 2). Global Social Work Statement of Ethical Principles. https://www.ifsw.org/global-social-work-statement-of-ethical-principles/
- World Health Organization. (2021). https://www.who.int/en/
- United Nations General Assembly. (1948, December 10). Universal Declaration of Human Rights. https://www.un.org/en/about-us/universal-declaration-of-human-rights
Discussions:
- Video Assignment (Due: Wednesday)
- Video Assignment Responses (Due: Sunday)
- Self-Care Corner (Due: Sunday)
MODULE 4
Endings with Clients Discussion, Mandatory Reporting Assignment Reminder, Video Assignment, Self-Care, and IPE Option Selection
Readings:
- Task for Endings Handout
- Self Care Assessment
- National Association of Social Workers. (2017). NASW Code of Ethics. https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English
- International Federation of Social Workers. (2018, July 2). Global Social Work Statement of Ethical Principles. https://www.ifsw.org/global-social-work-statement-of-ethical-principles/
- World Health Organization. (2021). https://www.who.int/en/
- United Nations General Assembly. (1948, December 10). Universal Declaration of Human Rights. https://www.un.org/en/about-us/universal-declaration-of-human-rights
Multimedia:
- Safety, Ethics, and the Elephant in the Room Lecture
Discussions:
- Video Assignment (Due: Wednesday)
- Video Assignment Responses (Due: Sunday)
- Endings with Clients Discussion (Due Sunday)
- Self-Care Corner (Due: Sunday)
Assignment:
- Select IPE Option
MODULE 5
Schedule Field Visit, Mandatory Reporting Assignment Reminder, Video Assignment and Self-Care
Discussions:
- Video Assignment (Due: Wednesday)
- Video Assignment Responses (Due: Sunday)
- Self-Care Corner (Due: Sunday)
Assignment:
- Schedule Field Visit Appointment
MODULE 6
Process Recordings Introduction, Mandatory Reporting Assignment Reminder, Video Assignment, and Self-Care
Readings:
- Process Recording Document and Explanation
- Self Care Assessment
Discussions:
- Video Assignment (Due: Wednesday)
- Video Assignment Responses (Due: Sunday)
- Self-Care Corner (Due: Sunday)
Assignments:
- Process Recordings Introduction – Due Module 12
MODULE 7
Mandatory Reporting Assignment Reminder, Video Assignment and Self-Care
Discussions:
- Video Assignment (Due: Wednesday)
- Video Assignment Responses (Due: Sunday)
- Self-Care Corner (Due: Sunday)
MODULE 8
Video Assignment and Self-Care
Discussions:
- Video Assignment (Due: Wednesday)
- Video Assignment Responses (Due: Sunday)
- Self-Care Corner (Due: Sunday)
MODULE 9
Mandatory Reporting Assignment Reminder, Video Assignment, and Self-Care
Discussions:
- Video Assignment (Due: Wednesday)
- Video Assignment Responses (Due: Sunday)
- Self–Care Corner (Due: Sunday)
MODULE 10
Self-Assessment Due, Licensing Assignment, Mandatory Reporting Assignment Reminder, Video Assignment and Self-Care
Discussions:
- Video Assignment (Due: Wednesday)
- Licensing Assignment (Due: Sunday)
- Video Assignment Responses (Due: Sunday)
- Self–Care Corner (Due: Sunday)
MODULE 11
Mandatory Reporting Assignment Reminder, Video Assignment, and Self-Care
Discussions:
- Video Assignment (Due: Wednesday)
- Video Assignment Responses (Due: Sunday)
- Self–Care Corner (Due: Sunday)
MODULE 12
Process Recordings, Field Evaluations Introduction, Mandatory Reporting Assignment Reminder, Video Assignment and Self-Care
Discussions:
- Video Assignment (Due: Wednesday)
- Video Assignment Responses (Due: Sunday)
- Self-Care Corner (Due: Sunday)
Assignments:
- Process Recordings Submission
- Field Evaluations Introduction
MODULE 13
Mandatory Reporting Assignment Due – Last Chance, Video Assignment, and Self-Care
Discussions:
- Video Assignment (Due: Wednesday)
- Video Assignment Responses (Due: Sunday)
- Self-Care Corner (Due: Sunday)
MODULE 14
Video Assignment and Self-Care
Discussions:
- Video Assignment (Due: Wednesday)
- Video Assignment Responses (Due: Sunday)
- Self-Care Corner (Due: Sunday)
Assignment:
- Submit IPE Assignment
MODULE 15
Determining Your Advanced Year Concentration Submission, Foundation Year Student Evaluation Due, Video Assignment and Self-Care
Discussions:
- Video Assignment (Due: Wednesday)
- Video Assignment Responses (Due: Sunday)
- Self-Care Corner (Due: Sunday)
Assignments:
- Field Evaluations Submission
MODULE 16
Celebration and Year Review, Video Assignment and Self-Care
Discussions:
- Video Assignment (Due: Wednesday)
- Video Assignment Responses (Due: Sunday)
- Self-Care Corner (Due: Sunday).
Group A and Group B complete a video assignment and video assignment response for the final week of the course. Reminder to delete all of the seminar videos on April 25
End of Course Evaluation
Student Resources
Online Student Support
Your Student Support Specialist is a resource for you. Please don't hesitate to contact them for assistance, including, but not limited to course planning, current problems or issues in a course, technology concerns, or personal emergencies.
Questions? Visit the Student Support Social Work page
UNE Libraries:
- Library Access for all students: Your library login ID and password are the same as the ones you use to log into Blackboard/Brightspace.
- Social Work Databases: https://library.une.edu/library-materials/find/research-by-subject/social-work/
- Library Tutorial: Find an article
- Video Tutorials: https://library.une.edu/research-help/guides-tutorials/video-tutorials/
- Library Questions: Ask a librarian or phone library staff at (207) 602-2361 or (207) 221-4330.
Information Technology Services (ITS)
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Accommodations
Any student who would like to request, or ask any questions regarding, academic adjustments or accommodations must contact the Student Access Center at (207) 221-4438 or pcstudentaccess@une.edu. Student Access Center staff will evaluate the student's documentation and determine eligibility of accommodation(s) through the Student Access Center registration procedure.
Policies
Essential Academic and Technical Standards
Please review the essential academic and technical standards of the University of New England School Social Work (SSW): https://online.une.edu/social-work/academic-and-technical-standards-une-online-ssw/
Technology Requirements
Please review the technical requirements for UNE Online Graduate Programs: Technical Requirements
Confidentiality Statement
Student and faculty participation in this course will be governed by standards in the NASW Code of Ethics relating to confidentiality in sharing information from their placement sites and practice experiences. Students should be aware that personal information they choose to share in class, class assignments or conversations with faculty does not have the status of privileged information.
Attendance Policy
Online students are required to submit a graded assignment/discussion prior to Sunday evening at 11:59 pm ET of the first week of the term. If a student does not submit a posting to the graded assignment/discussion prior to Sunday evening at 11:59 pm ET, the student will be automatically dropped from the course for non-participation. Review the full attendance policy.
Late Policy
Assignments: Late assignments will be accepted up to 3 days late; however, there is a 10% grade reduction (from the total points) for the late submission. After three days the assignment will not be accepted.
Discussion posts: If the initial post is submitted late, but still within the discussion board week, there will be a 10% grade reduction from the total discussion grade (e.g., a 3 point discussion will be reduced by 0.3 points). Any posts submitted after the end of the Discussion Board week will not be graded.
Please make every effort ahead of time to contact your instructor and your student support specialist if you are not able to meet an assignment deadline. Arrangements for extenuating circumstances may be considered by faculty.
Student Handbook Online - Policies and Procedures
The policies contained within this document apply to all students in the College of Graduate and Professional Studies. It is each student's responsibility to know the contents of this handbook.
UNE Course Withdrawal
Please contact your student support specialist if you are considering dropping or withdrawing from a course. The last day to drop for 100% tuition refund is the 2nd day of the course. Financial Aid charges may still apply. Students using Financial Aid should contact the Financial Aid Office prior to withdrawing from a course.
Academic Integrity
The University of New England values academic integrity in all aspects of the educational experience. Academic dishonesty in any form undermines this standard and devalues the original contributions of others. It is the responsibility of all members of the University community to actively uphold the integrity of the academy; failure to act, for any reason, is not acceptable. For information about plagiarism and academic misconduct, please visit UNE Plagiarism Policies.
Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to the following:
- Cheating, copying, or the offering or receiving of unauthorized assistance or information.
- Fabrication or falsification of data, results, or sources for papers or reports.
- Action which destroys or alters the work of another student.
- Multiple submissions of the same paper or report for assignments in more than one course without permission of each instructor.
- Plagiarism, the appropriation of records, research, materials, ideas, or the language of other persons or writers and the submission of them as one's own.
Charges of academic dishonesty will be reviewed by the Program Director. Penalties for students found responsible for violations may depend upon the seriousness and circumstances of the violation, the degree of premeditation involved, and/or the student’s previous record of violations. Appeal of a decision may be made to the Dean whose decision will be final. Student appeals will take place through the grievance process outlined in the student handbook.