Centennial College - Field Seminar

Field Seminar

Course Code	SSWR-401
Lecture hours per week	2
Lab hours per week
Course Availability	Open
Description	Field Seminar is a capstone course that integrates theory and practice by linking students’ field placement experiences with key Social Service Work concepts, theoretical learning, and current practice issues. Grounded in an anti-oppressive, strength-based approach, the course supports students in critically reflecting on their work with individuals, families, and communities, while recognizing resilience, capacity for growth, and the impact of structural inequities on vulnerable and marginalized populations. Through reflective dialogue and collaborative analysis, students deepen their understanding of professional roles, ethical considerations, and sector-relevant challenges. The course strengthens communication, interviewing, networking, and presentation skills, and students demonstrate their learning through a comprehensive field-based presentation. Students develop a professional plan aligned with the Program Learning Outcomes and complete training certificates in relevant Social Service Worker (SSW) competencies. Alongside these certifications, the course provides focused development in professional practice, research literacy, and the application of theory to field placement experiences. This emphasis on evidence‑informed practice and theoretical integration supports students’ growth as emerging social service professionals and strengthens their ability to connect academic learning with real‑world service contexts. Course Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate through in-class activities and discussion the principles of inclusion, equity, respect and positive regard that characterize social service work professionals. Produce a proposal and in-class presentation on a specific placement related topic that integrates practice theories and personal philosophies consistent with the values and ethics of social service work. Create a learning portfolio that demonstrates the achievement of the nine Ministry Vocational Outcomes using field practice and academic training and experiences. Prerequisites Earned a minimum grade of C in each of the following: SSWR304 – Field Placement 1 SSWR310 – Case Management and Advocacy Corequisites Concurrently enrolled in: SSWR402 – Field Placement 2