{"id":3963,"date":"2023-07-26T15:32:39","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T19:32:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/socialwork\/?page_id=3963"},"modified":"2026-03-11T11:21:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T15:21:29","slug":"practicum-courses-and-application-process-bsw","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/socialwork\/practicum-courses-and-application-process-bsw\/","title":{"rendered":"BSW – Practicum Courses and Application Process"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n BSW – Practicum Courses and Application Process\n <\/h1>\n \n \n <\/header>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n
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\n Table of Contents\n <\/h2>\n
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\n \n 1.\n <\/span>\n\n \n Overview of Practicum for BSW Students\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n \n 2.\n <\/span>\n\n \n Practicum Courses\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n \n 2.1\n <\/span>\n\n \n SOWK 3600\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n \n 2.2\n <\/span>\n\n \n SOWK 3601\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n \n 2.3\n <\/span>\n\n \n SOWK 4600\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n \n 2.4\n <\/span>\n\n \n SOWK 4601 & 4602\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n \n 3.\n <\/span>\n\n \n Types of Placements\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n \n 3.1\n <\/span>\n\n \n Matched by School\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n \n 3.2\n <\/span>\n\n \n Place of Employment\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n \n 3.3\n <\/span>\n\n \n Distance\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n \n 3.4\n <\/span>\n\n \n Practicum Application Information\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n \n 4.\n <\/span>\n\n \n Waiver of Practicum I\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n \n 4.1\n <\/span>\n\n \n Eligibility Criteria:\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n \n 4.2\n <\/span>\n\n \n Definition of Human Services Experience:\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n \n 4.3\n <\/span>\n\n \n Important Considerations:\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n \n 4.4\n <\/span>\n\n \n Application Process:\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Overview of Practicum for BSW Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Students in the BSW Program are required to complete a minimum of 700 practice hours as part of their degree requirements. This is generally done through two practicums, Practicum I<\/strong> (SOWK 3600 or SOWK 3601 at the third-year level) and Practicum II<\/strong> (SOWK 4600 or SOWK 4601 & 4602 at the fourth-year level). Both Practicum I and Practicum II are part of the core curriculum for the BSW degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practicum I and Practicum II each consist of a minimum of 364 hours in total, which includes a field placement in a community setting (minimum of 352 hours per practicum course), mandatory participation in concurrent Practicum Seminars, Faculty Liaison consultations, and completion of all written requirements. Attendance and participation in additional Supplemental Practicum Seminars may be required. Each Practicum course is worth two credits and is graded on a satisfactory\/unsatisfactory basis. The satisfactory\/unsatisfactory grade given for Practicum courses in not calculated into the student\u2019s GPA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students normally take Practicum I during the third year of the BSW program. Students\u2019 point of entry into the BSW program determines which Practicum I course is applicable. Students entering the BSW program with third-year standing upon admission should refer to SOWK 3601. All other BSW students should refer to SOWK 3600.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practicum students normally complete each field placement in one agency\/organization only. This is based on the principle that students need the time to observe and practice in order to gain competence and a sense of confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In cases where academic credit has been granted for previous work and\/or relevant experience, students may be exempted from Practicum I but would still be required to complete Practicum II.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To apply for Practicum I or Practicum II, students must have completed all of the prerequisite course work, be in good academic standing, and seek permission from the School of Social Work by submitting a practicum application through mySuccess<\/a> by the established deadlines.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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