They regularly review our program and make suggestions for fine-tuning our courses. In addition, they decide on the recipients of social work scholarship awards and help to connect our graduates with career opportunities. The social work practicum instructors, the agency-based supervisors of our students, are an invaluable part of our program. The social agencies which host our students are varied and provide students with a broad range of experiences. The experience of students in social work practicum settings is geared toward integrating the knowledge and value base from previous classes with practice skills.
Students also participate in case-planning meetings and provide documentation for their work.
Some of these programs serve Spanish-speaking children and provide students with opportunities to use their Spanish proficiency. They learn to do family assessments and to document the progress of families with which they work. Becoming familiar with medical terminology and goal-setting with residents are part of the experience. Fremont Public Schools - Students work with the Family Liason Office of the school system in assessing situations where children appear to be at risk, working with families in resolving problems, and networking with other agencies to provide services for children and families. Students often intervene in situations involving child abuse and neglect.