CCSW 179 Application of Theory to Practice provides an overview of the role of the Special Education Assistant and of the Community Support Worker. Codes of ethics, standards of practice, relevant policies and their application to practice are discussed as well as the practice of working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Content focuses on integration of relevant theory from other CCSW courses into practice to enhance theoretical learning. Students will develop short- and long-term professional goals and objectives and develop a professional portfolio in preparation for employment or continuing education.
Prerequisites: Completion of all EACSW course work. Completion of EACSW with a minimum of 64%.
Corequisite: None
Crosslisted: CCSW 195
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 12 |
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| Total Credits | 1.00 |
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| Total Hours | 18 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 1.5 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- describe and reference their personal experience of specific skills and concepts learned in CCSW classes within their practicum setting.
- between theory and practice and explore best practices within their practicum setting, and discuss with practicum support group.
- objectively and respectfully identify and articulate difficulties or discrepancies
build confidence and identify and articulate factors that contribute to confidence building within their setting.
- research position descriptions for CCSW roles and develop appropriate professional Resume and Social Media presence.
- identify, articulate and pursue a personally relevant measurable personal/professional SMART goal within the practicum setting.
Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.