This course is an integral part of the total educational process. It offers a student the opportunity to develop, apply and integrate the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes for work in social welfare settings. During the senior year each student is provided field instruction by a qualified instructor in an agency designated by the school. Placements are selected by the school for the students on the basis of their educational needs and, wherever possible, their area of interest. The field placements represent a variety of settings under public and private auspices and are located throughout the Capital District.
Students are responsible for the expenses involved in placement.
All courses listed in this section are understood to be preceded by the school's letter R . The configuration of values underlying system activities is examined, including methods of changing human systems. A social systems perspective is used as the theoretical framework for the course. Within the context of societal responsiveness to human needs, this course examines U.S. social welfare policies and programs as influenced by economic, political and social changes. Addresses current public and private social welfare efforts and underlying value issues.