Social Work M.S.W. Field Education
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M.S.W. Field Education Application
Students entering Field Education will use InPlace, an internship management platform, to submit their Field Application. InPlace will be instrumental for students and Agency Field Instructors, providing a streamlined process for applications, time sheets, weekly supervision logs, evaluations, and other relevant tasks.
You will be responsible for researching, locating, and initiating your site/placement, but our Social Work Field Director will support you in this process.
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M.S.W. Field Education Requirements
Advanced Standing students MUST complete 500 hours of Field Education:
Spring 250 hours
Summer 250 hours
Traditional Track students MUST complete 900 hours of Field Education:
First year:
Spring 200 hours
Summer 200 hours
Second year:
Spring 250 hours
Summer 250 hours
Students must satisfactorily complete the Field Education hours in order to graduate from the program.
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M.S.W. Field Education Orientation
Advanced Standing and Traditional Track students must attend the mandatory Field Education Orientation in person or online at the start of the spring semester. Please contact the field director for more information.
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M.S.W. Field Education Handbook and Responsibilities
Our M.S.W. Field Handbook explains the purpose of social work field education so that students can understand the rules and guidelines of the program.
The Field Education Roles and Responsibilities outline the student, agency, and field coordinator roles.
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Professional Liability Insurance
Students in Field Education must show proof of professional liability insurance coverage at the $1 million/$3 million level to the field education director before beginning their field education experience. Those who do not obtain malpractice insurance will be unable to meet with clients or fulfill their field education requirements.
Professional Liability Insurance Options Available:
NASW Student Liability Insurance (if you are not an NASW member, insert N/A in the Member ID field)
American Professional Agency Inc.
Health Providers Service Organization (HPSO)