HMSV 2070 - Practicum/Seminar II

Academic Division:

Liberal Arts

Academic Discipline:

Human Services

Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD

4 Credit(s)
This course provides students with hands-on experience within the Human and Social Work Services field. This course involves placement of the student into an actual work environment. The student will complete 240 hours of work experience at the placement site. This experience provides the foundation for developing the student into a competent human services worker. In addition, the course provides opportunities for students to further develop their skills and to share their knowledge and viewpoints through a presentation, leadership, and report writing format. UG

2 Lecture Hour(s);

14 Practicum Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take HMSV 1020 HMSV 1090 HMSV 1170 ;

Required as Prerequisite or Concurrent Course(s): Take ENGL 1030

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech	Oral Presentation, Communication – Speech VALUE Rubric- weeks 2-16
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Demonstrate knowledge of professional work habits and attitudes and identify characteristics of a successful Human and Social Work Services professional.	Site Supervisor and Student Self-Evaluations – weeks 8 and 16; Weekly Written Assignments – weeks 2-16
2. Develop knowledge and skills to be an effective Human and Social Work Service worker.	Evaluations- ongoing throughout the Semester. Assignment Reports- throughout the Semester
3. Evaluate the Practicum experience through his/her weekly written assignments.	Weekly Written Assignments – weeks 2-16
4. Critique his/her Practicum experience during the Seminar classroom discussion.	Leadership Rubric - weeks 2-16
5. Demonstrate skills in designing and facilitating a group leadership experience during the Seminar class.	Leadership Rubric – weeks 2-16
6. Demonstrate skills in self-evaluation.	Student Self-Evaluation – weeks 8 and 16

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

Statement on Diversity
North Central State College believes that every student is a valued and equal member of the community.* Every student brings different experiences to the College, and all are important in enriching academic life and developing greater understanding and appreciation of one another. Therefore, NC State College creates an inclusive culture in which students feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Discrimination and prejudice have no place on the campus, and the College takes any complaint in this regard seriously. Students encountering aspects of the instruction that result in barriers to their sense of being included and respected should contact the instructor, assistant dean, or dean without fear of reprisal.

*Inclusive of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status (past, present or future), disability, age (40 years or older), status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, genetic information, or sexual orientation,

Standard NCSC Course Policies
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