A variety of classroom, seminar and experiential modalities are used to integrate field placement experience with theoretical knowledge. Students are provided the opportunity to explore new roles in community, health, education, and institutional environments. Fieldwork is seen as an essential component in the employment preparation process. The accelerated program is demanding and requires students with good academic, time management, and interpersonal skills. Finally, students are required to complete a microcomputer learning package through independent study.
Students assume the role of a 'beginning professional' in supervised field placement settings.
This role reflects the responsibilities and expectations of an empl oyer-employee relationship. Therefore it involves supervision, specified hours and duties and student accountability to both the College and agency representative. Field work is a mutually agreed contract for which students are evaluated by the field placement supervisor. The minimum commitment is the successful completion of specific periods as set out in the Field Placement Student Contract. The Social Service Worker program subjects are lecture and tutorial based utilizing assigned texts.