Bachelor-level social work students at Northwestern Oklahoma State University recently began their field practicums at agencies throughout Oklahoma. These 14 seniors entered practicum agencies to complete 420 contact hours, demonstrate 31 behaviors and master the program’s nine core competencies as outlined by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

“Field education is a key component for the Bachelor of Social Work program at Northwestern and is needed to establish and expand skills within the practice,” Codi Harding, assistant professor of social work and director of social work field e...