The seminar format of this internship is organized around the student working in the human services field and the supervision received in the field. The combination of the internship, field supervision and reflection in seminar is focused on developing the student application of knowledge of major social competencies and values necessary for generalist social-work practice. An internship should offer the student an opportunity to practice these skills: evaluation and assessment of group and individual psychosocial functioning, plan/policy development and implementation, intervention, referral, advocacy, collaboration, cultural competence, and application of professional ethics. Students are expected to locate the internship, with the assistance and approval of the instructor, before the beginning of the semester and should be on site within the first two weeks of school. Internships should meet the state of Wisconsin regulation and licensing requirements, which can be obtained from the instructor. Often placements require the student to have their own transportation with a clear driving record (in order to transport clients or drive to see clients in their homes), pass drug and background tests, and have some flexibility in their schedule. Students are expected to work 10 to 12 hours per week for the academic year, with a break between semesters. Prerequisite: instructor’s consent. Yearlong course.
Grade Basis: Letter Grade
Credits: 4.0
