In addition, agencies are asked to involve student in activities, which clarify the process by which agency policy is made. Assessing the needs of the community and participating in the measure of program impact are useful ways of systematically learning more about client populations and human service effectiveness. While not all placements will provide assessment opportunities, students are encouraged to pursue them when available. Objectives of the Field Placement To learn the administrative structure of the agency, the mission of the agency, the services provided by the agency, and the relationship of the agency to the rest of the community and region. Provide the University Coordinator with a written evaluation of the student s professional growth and competence at the end of the semester and meet with the University Coordinator at the placement site.
Reasonable accommodations are available for students who have a documented disability.
Please notify the instructor during the first week of class of any accommodations needed for the course. Late notification may cause the requested accommodations to be unavailable. Completion of SW 490 Internship Weekly Reporting System Form. E. Any other comments you wish to make. The Critical Assessment Paper is due the last week of the Internship.