SCWK 7009 - Field Education 3
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40952,
Credit hours: 5
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Theresa Swindler
Email: taswindler@ysu.edu
Patricia Sciaretta
Email: pasciaretta@ysu.edu
Ashley Surgenavic
Email: asurgenavic@ysu.edu
Course Description
7009. Field Education 3. A continuation of SCWK 7000 Advanced Direct Practice I. In addition to developing practice methods that integrate a strengths-based empowerment approach with individuals, this course incorporates theoretical frameworks and constructs from empowerment theory, the ecological perspective, solution-focused practice, the feminist perspective, person-centered practice, and other relevant, brief practice approaches. Prereq.: SCWK 7000.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Readings |
There is no textbook for this course. Students are encouraged to read the NASW Code of Ethics. Field Supervisors may assign additional readings/activities.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Field Manual Reading as assigned by FE/TA |
Field Orientation | |
| 8/31 | Field Manual Reading as assigned by FE/TA |
Students are expected to actively engage in all aspects of their field placement. | |
| 9/7 | Field Manual Reading as assigned by FE/TA |
Students are expected to actively engage in all aspects of their field placement. | |
| 9/14 | Field Manual Reading as assigned by FE/TA |
Students are expected to actively engage in all aspects of their field placement. | Due 9/19 at 11:59pm: Health and Safety Orientation Submission |
| 9/21 | Field Manual Reading as assigned by FE/TA |
Students are expected to actively engage in all aspects of their field placement. | |
| 9/28 | Field Manual Reading as assigned by FE/TA |
Students are expected to actively engage in all aspects of their field placement. | |
| 10/5 | Field Manual Reading as assigned by FE/TA |
Students are expected to actively engage in all aspects of their field placement. | Due 10/5 at 11:59pm: August/September 2026 Time Sheet Submission |
| 10/12 | Field Manual Reading as assigned by FE/TA |
Students are expected to actively engage in all aspects of their field placement. | |
| 10/19 | Field Manual Reading as assigned by FE/TA |
Students are expected to actively engage in all aspects of their field placement. | Due 10/19 at 11:59pm: Midterm Spring Leadership Project Topic Submission |
| 10/26 | Field Manual Reading as assigned by FE/TA |
Students are expected to actively engage in all aspects of their field placement. | |
| 11/2 | Field Manual Reading as assigned by FE/TA |
Students are expected to actively engage in all aspects of their field placement. | Due 11/2 at 11:59pm: October 2026 Time Sheet Submission |
| 11/9 | Field Manual Reading as assigned by FE/TA |
Students are expected to actively engage in all aspects of their field placement. | |
| 11/16 | Field Manual Reading as assigned by FE/TA |
Students are expected to actively engage in all aspects of their field placement. | |
| 11/23 | Field Manual Reading as assigned by FE/TA |
Students are expected to actively engage in all aspects of their field placement. | Due 11/23 at 11:59pm: Graded and Fully Completed Learning Plan |
| 11/30 | Field Manual Reading as assigned by FE/TA |
Students are expected to actively engage in all aspects of their field placement. | |
| 12/7 | Field Manual Reading as assigned by FE/TA |
Students are expected to actively engage in all aspects of their field placement. | Due 12/7 at 11:59pm: November/December 2026 Time Sheet Submission |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.