This may be done through direct services or by working to change or improve social conditions. Many graduate schools of social work accept JMU BSW graduates for advanced standing admission into their MSW programs. The BSW is a generalist degree that will provide you with entry-level skills for a wide variety of human service endeavors. The field practicum is an important part of social work education. During the senior year the student works alongside agency professionals four days a week for an entire semester.
Supervision is provided by a specially selected staff member and a faculty field instructor.
The student completes at least 472 hours of directed field practice. D.C. Practicum settings include juvenile and adult corrections, family and children services, social services, mental health services, hospitals, schools, nursing homes, and spouse abuse services. Information on social work internships can be found in the Social Work Department's Field Practicum files and also in the Academic Advising and Career Development Resource Center located in 303 Wilson Hall. Any of the introductory courses would be helpful in making this decision. Return to the AACD Home Page .