Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   Practicum Seminar

 Title Abbreviation:   HSERV PRACTICUM SEMINAR

 Department:    HSERV

 Course #:    200

 Credits:    1

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    1

 CIP:    511508

 EPC:    424

 REV:    2021


 Course Description  

Discussion of issues arising in field placement. Must be taken concurrently with HSERV 199. Required for both Human Services degrees (not required for fast track students).

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: HSERV 101 and HSERV 198 with a "C" or higher.

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 11

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0


Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
Institution Course # Remarks
N/A

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Understand and complete the Learning Contract (using co-op form).
  2. Describe in writing specific, obtainable learning goals and objectives.
  3. Assume full responsibility of paperwork (inclusive of all signatures) flow between Human Services faculty, co-op office, and field placement agency.
  4. Identify and describe at least five agencies (other than own) that students are working in.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

  1. Confidentiality in the workplace.
  2. Specific client populations served by agencies.
  3. Problem identification and solution vs. """"complaining.""""
  4. What makes a valuable employee?
  5. Requesting supervision when needed.
  6. Accepting and giving feedback appropriately.
  7. When and how to leave an agency.