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Field placement

How does the field placement process work?

Your dedicated field placement team collaborates with you to secure quality experiential learning sites that reflect your educational goals and desired practice specialty. They ensure all experiences meet Council of Social Work Education accreditation standards, and the agencies and field instructors are approved prior to the start of your fieldwork.

How do field placement services help me?

Concurrent coursework and field experiences connect theory with practice. Field placement provides real-world, hands-on social work experience. Your field placement team helps coordinate required paperwork and can assist with identifying placement sites that meet program requirements as needed so you can focus on your coursework and build your skills.

How should I prepare for my field placement?

Your student online experience coach and faculty guide you through the entire process. They give you a realistic idea of the field experience to ensure you are ready to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Can I arrange my own field experiences?

Students can research placement sites and provide names of the organizations they are interested in. However, the university will initiate contact with the organization to secure the placement.

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We are here to support you, answer your questions, and guide you through the application process. Before we connect, we encourage you to attend a virtual MSW Information Session. Click below to access your program guide and Information Session schedule, then connect with an advisor.

  • STEP 1: Click below to submit the form.  
  • STEP 2: Attend a virtual Info Session.  
  • STEP 3: Schedule a follow-up call with us.

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