IDS-690: Practicum/Adult/Aging

The central focus of this course is on the personal learning objectives of the individual student. It consists of supervised work in a human services or health care agency. The purpose of the experience is to allow the student to implement newly acquired skills, obtain additional skills, and/or explore careers in the field of aging. The course requires the student to complete a minimum of 90 hours of field experience during the last year of study. The student will locate the site of the Practicum with collaboration with the Practicum Supervisor. The student will keep a journal during the Practicum and produce a reflection paper at the end of her experience. This couse may be taken over two semesters with permission of the host agency. Prerequisite: Completion of all four core courses and permission of Practicum Coordinator. For Summer placements interviews and arrangements must occur before May 1, for Fall placements the deadline is September 1 and for Spring placments the deadline is November 15. 3 credits.