HMSV 2270 - Practicum/Seminar III

Academic Division:

Liberal Arts

Academic Discipline:

Human Services

Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD

4 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide the student with hands-on experience within the Human and Social Work Services field. This course involves placement of the student in an actual work environment. This work experience provides the student with the foundation to be a competent worker within the Human and Social Work Services field. The student will complete a minimum of 210 physical hours at an approved site. The student will also attend a weekly seminar providing an opportunity to share their experiences and learned skills with others. UG

2 Lecture Hour(s);

21 Practicum Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take HMSV 2030 HMSV 2050 HMSV 2070 ;

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy	Research Paper – Information Literacy VALUE Rubric – week 11
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Demonstrate knowledge of professionalism and identify characteristics of a successful human services professional.	Supervisor Rubric – weeks 8 and 15; Student Rubric – weeks 8 and 15; Faculty Evaluation – weeks 8 and 15
2. Develop skill in self-evaluation.	Supervisor Rubric – weeks 8 and 15; Student Rubric – weeks 8 and 15; Faculty Evaluation – weeks 8 and 15
3. Evaluate practice experience through his/her weekly written assignments.	Supervisor Rubric – weeks 8 and 15; Student Rubric – weeks 8 and 15; Faculty Evaluation – weeks 8 and 15
4. Critique his/her practice experience during classroom discussions.	Weekly Assignments – weeks 2-15
5. Demonstrate skill in the design and facilitation of a group leadership experience.	Student Presentation – Speech Rubric – weeks 3-15; Group Leadership – Leadership Rubric – weeks 3-15; Class Discussion – weeks 2-15
6. Demonstrate effective research and writing skills.	Group Leadership Rubric – weeks 2-15

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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