Practicum Companion for Social Work: Integrating Class and Fieldwork, The (3rd Edition)

Birkenmaier, Julie M.; Berg-Weger, Marla

ISBN 10: 0205795412 / ISBN 13: 9780205795413

Published by Pearson (edition 3), 2010

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The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Practicum Companion for Social Work: Integrating Class and Fieldwork, The (3rd Edition)
• Publisher: Pearson (edition 3)
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0205795412
• ISBN 13: 9780205795413
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 3.
• Condition: Fair

About this title

Synopsis

The ideal companion for the first field/practicum experience, this text guides students through their placement while reinforcing the linkages between classroom learning, practice behaviors and competencies.   It includes detailed information on the field/practicum experience from start to finish.

About the Author

Julie Birkenmaier, Ph.D., LCSW, is the Director of Field Education and an Associate Professor at Saint Louis University School of Social Work.  She teaches community practice in the BSSW and MSW program.  Her research interests and publications include the areas of field education, older adults, community economic development, financial education, financial credit and the poor and financial credit and asset building.

Marla Berg-Weger, Ph.D., LCSW, is a Professor, and former Director of Field Education at Saint Louis University School of Social Work.  She is also Senior Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Dean of the School of Professional Studies. She currently teaches in the BSSW program.  Her research interests include family caregiving and driving and older adults.  Among numerous other publications, she has authored Social Work and Social Welfare: An Invitation. (2010) (2^nd ed.). Boston: McGraw- Hill Publishers.