Eight Northwestern Oklahoma State University senior social work majors started their spring semester entering practicum agencies in Northwest Oklahoma to complete 420 contact hours, demonstrate 31 practice behaviors and master the program’s nine core competencies as outlined by the Council on Social Work Education.

“A crucial part of attaining your bachelor of social work degree is the field experience component,” said Jennifer Pribble, assistant professor of social work and director of social work field education. “This component of the program allows students to develop practitioner skills t...