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An Ending of Sorts

Last week we finished the first module of Practice. This course is divided into three, 10-week segments. Each part of the course deals with a different subject area and has its own instructor. All foundation students have "Individuals" in the first module. Thereafter, half of the practice classes have "Groups" while the other half has "Community Organizations." The third section of the course is whichever topic you did not have in the second module. For example, my class will have Groups starting next week. Our third module will be Community Organizations.

I don't know if it was because our last paper was due on the last day of class, or if it was because we were talking about termination in individual work, but I feel like I completed a hurdle. Last year I heard the most about the Individuals module, so I'm hoping that means I have now completed the most difficult portion of this course. We'll see I guess.

I'm curious to see what the Groups portion is like. I think I am supposed to organize and lead some sort of group at my field placement. Since I have no prior experience with group work, I'm glad I'm in a practice class that is having this module second, rather than third.

That's about all that's going on this week. Take care --

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Hi Kathi. Thank you for your blogs. I am applying to schools for next Fall and I plan on completing a dual MSW/JD program. I have my BSW and I am ready to go back and get both. What made you decide to get your MSW after your law degree? Do you know if UMB has a good dual program? I appreciate any feedback.
Jocelyn Fowler

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Kathi

Kathi

Concentration: Undecided
Undergraduate School: Goucher College & The Dickinson School of Law
From: Rockville, MD
Interests: My family, Reading, the Arts




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