Academics Colleges College of Nursing & Health Sciences Bachelor of Social Work Department Bachelor of Social Work Field Education

Bachelor of Social Work Field Education

Field education is one of the most impactful methods of teaching in the Social Work program.

It is also the signature opportunity for students to apply classroom knowledge in professional, real-world social service settings.

Students complete their field education experiences at agencies throughout the region.

Practicum

Undergraduate students participate in SOCW 475 Practicum, which occurs in the final semester of the Social Work program.

Prior to the Practicum semester, students work with faculty to secure an approved practicum placement that meets CSWE accreditation standards.

Practicum is a 480-hour block field education placement. Students typically participate four days a week, with one day each week reserved for Integrative Seminar.

During their Practicum, students work closely with a Faculty Field Liaison and the agency Field Instructor to craft learning goals that allow the student to demonstrate the full range of generalist social work competencies.

The Integrative Seminar course taken concurrently serves to reinforce social work knowledge, skills, and values for ethical practice.

As part of Practicum, students complete a capstone project that allows the opportunity for developing applied research skills into their beginning social work practice.

Learn more in the BSW Field Practicum Manual (PDF).