A course designed by the student in consultation with a supervising faculty member. Designed for the student who wishes to undertake independent work on a thesis for the advancement of professional knowledge. The student should begin joint planning in the first semester of enrollment in the MSW program. General Information Field Practicum provides learning opportunities in Foundation and Concentration curricula as a preparation for advanced professional social work practice. Advanced Standing and Concentration level students intern in the practicum setting for 24 hours per week for two consecutive semesters, Fall and Spring.
Placements begin the second week of the semester.
Students are placed in the same practicum setting and with the same agency field instructor for two consecutive semesters, Fall and Spring. Placement into the practicum setting is arranged by the Field Coordinator in cooperation with the student and the agency in which the practicum occurs. Students may need to be available to interview with prospective agency field instructors during the summer so that the placement can begin promptly at the start of the Fall semester. An interview does not guarantee placement at that agency. Students are expected to present a resume or vitae and references to prospective agency field instructors and to the Field Coordinator prior to practicum consideration.