Master of Social Work Practicum Education

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

Graduate students complete their practicum education experiences at agencies throughout the region. A WSU Social Work faculty and an agency Practicum Instructor are assigned to each student to provide guidance and supervision throughout the practicum experiences.  

The first 2 practicum courses for regular standing students, Foundation Practicum/Seminar I/II (MSW 590/591), provide learning focused on generalist social work practice in an agency. 

Students complete a minimum of 400 practicum hours over two 14-week semesters. This is an average of 15 hours each week in their Foundation Practicum.  

The last 2 practicum courses for both regular and advanced standing students, Clinical Practicum/Seminar III/IV (MSW 690/691), provide advanced learning focused on clinical social work practice in an agency.  

Students complete a minimum 600 practicum hours over two 14-week semesters. This is an average of 22 hours per week in their Clinical Practicum. 

Review MSW Practicum Education Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) to learn more. 

Students will need to complete the MSW Practicum Supervision Outline (PDF) during their practicum experience.