Field practicum is an integral part of social work education. The experience offers an opportunity for students to integrate and apply theoretical knowledge and social work practice skills in diverse human service setting under the instruction of approced agency based social workers. Affiliation agreements between the University and human service organizations are established for educational purposes.

MSW students complete 1020 clock hours of field practicum for a total of 17 semester credit hours. After the completion of the first semester of course work, the foundation practicum is offered, typically, at 20 hours a week for 300 hours (5 credits). In the advanced year, the concentration specific practicum is offered, typically, at 24 hours a week for two semesters for a total of 720 hours (6 credits each). Field practicum is taken concurrently with social work practice classes. In the advanced year, field experiences are focused on students' declared concentration (Clinical Practice or Social Administration Practice).

the field practicum courses are required courses in the social work curricula. Without exception, all students are required to take field practicum courses listed in their respective degree program requirements. No academic credit is given for life experience and previous work experience, in whole or in part, in lieu of the field practicum or of the courses in the professional foundation areas as specified in the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards of the Council on Social Work Education (2003).

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Memorandum Of Understanding Concerning Affiliation Of Students For Social Work Practicum

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