Social Work Practicum, The: Preparation for Practice, 8th edition

The Social Work Practicum combines theory and practice to help you understand, structure, implement and evaluate practicum experiences. The text helps prepare you for professional practice by providing a structured yet individualized map for gaining the competencies required of social work professionals. The format integrates theory and practice to walk you through the process of acquiring knowledge, developing skills and enhancing social work values at both the BSW and MSW levels.

The 8th Edition includes expanded and updated coverage of diversity and working across differences. Additional areas of focus include the use of technology, working with involuntary clients, social work theories and models, communication skills and the planned change process.