Field Education Program
The School of Social Work at the University of Nevada Reno believes that experiential learning is a central component of the educational preparation of students for entry into professional practice. Experiential learning occurs in various aspects of the program, but the core of such learning is the field practicum experience.
In 2008, the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) recognized field education as the “signature pedagogy” of social work education. This means that, for the Social Work profession, field education is the characteristic form of teaching and learning. Field education prepares students for the “profession’s fundamental ways of thinking, performing, and acting with integrity”(Wayne, et al. 2010). This shift has elevated the field experience to equal importance as the classroom content and experience. The belief is that the critical blending of knowledge, skills, and values with practice applications is most effectively learned in field settings. Nationally and internationally, schools of social work strive to develop generalist and advanced generalist field education opportunities for students to demonstrate core competencies.
Ultimately, these opportunities aim to prepare students to practice with clients and in settings that are impacted by today’s complex social concerns.
The integration of classroom knowledge with practice demands and practice wisdom is as important as it is difficult. In attempting to achieve this vital educational goal, we are indebted to our Field Instructors and the agencies that provide field practicum experiences. In our view, close collaboration among the Field Instructor, Faculty Liaison, and Field Education Program Coordinator (hereinafter Field Coordinator) promotes an effective program of social work field education.
Field Forms and Information: Prospective Field Agencies and Field Instructors
Current Field Instructors
Current BSW Field Students
Welcome to the Field Education Program. You will find the field education program to be an incredible opportunity to link what you will be learning in the classroom to practice experiences. Your assigned faculty liaison (instructor for your SW 480/481) course will guide you through this process and provide you with appropriate due dates and deadlines. Below you will find steps and links to forms that will assist you in successfully completing your field practicum. If you have any questions about these forms please ask your Faculty Liaison or contact the School of Social Work at 775-784-6542. Good luck! Beginning of Semester Step 1: Read “Foundation Field Education Program Manual.” Step 2: Read (or re-read) “NASW Code of Ethics.” Step 3: Download “Acknowledgement Form,” sign, and turn in to Faculty Liaison by designated due date (Fall semester). Step 4: Download and partially complete “Learning Agreement.” Set up an appointment with Field Instructor to complete Learning Agreement. Submit completed agreement by due date. Step 5: Download “Field Time Log,” keep a template for your own records, and submit completed log to Faculty Liaison every other week according to the timeline in your SW 480/481 syllabus. Step 6: Download “Field Reflection Log,” keep a template for your own records, and submit completed log to Faculty Liaison every other week according to the timeline in your SW 480/481 syllabus. Mid – Semester Step 7: Download “Site Visit Form.” Carefully read the instructions, complete Section Two of the form, and submit to your faculty liaison prior to your scheduled site visit and according to their directions. You do not need to have your field instructor complete this form with you. End of Semester Step 8: Download and partially complete “Foundation Evaluation of Student Performance.” Set up an appointment with Field Instructor to complete the form. Submit completed evaluation by due date.
Other Resources: Follow us on Current MSW Foundation Field Students (1st Practicum Placement)
Welcome to the Field Education Program. You will find the field education program to be an incredible opportunity to link what you will be learning in the classroom to practice experiences. Your assigned faculty liaison (instructor for your SW 680/681) course will guide you through this process and provide you with appropriate due dates and deadlines. Below you will find steps and links to forms that will assist you in successfully completing your field practicum. If you have any questions about these forms please ask your Faculty Liaison or contact the School of Social Work at 775-784-6542. Good luck! Beginning of Semester Step 1: Read “Foundation Field Education Program Manual.” Step 2: Read (or re-read) “NASW Code of Ethics.” Step 3: Download “Acknowledgement Form,” sign, and turn in to Faculty Liaison by designated due date (Fall semester). Step 4: Download and partially complete “Learning Agreement.” Set up an appointment with Field Instructor to complete Learning Agreement. Submit completed agreement by due date. Step 5: Download “Field Time Log,” keep a template for your own records, and submit completed log to Faculty Liaison every other week according to the timeline in your SW 680/681 syllabus. Step 6: Download “Field Reflection Log,” keep a template for your own records, and submit completed log to Faculty Liaison every other week according to the timeline in your SW 680/681 syllabus. Mid – Semester Step 7: Download “Site Visit Form.” Carefully read the instructions, complete Section Two of the form, and submit to your faculty liaison prior to your scheduled site visit and according to their directions. You do not need to have your field instructor complete this form with you. End of Semester Step 8: Download and partially complete “Foundation Evaluation of Student Performance.” Set up an appointment with Field Instructor to complete the form. Submit completed evaluation by due date.
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Welcome to the Field Education Program. You will find the field education program to be an incredible opportunity to link what you will be learning in the classroom to practice experiences. Your assigned faculty liaison (instructor for your SW 780/781) course will guide you through this process and provide you with appropriate due dates and deadlines. Below you will find steps and links to forms that will assist you in successfully completing your field practicum. If you have any questions about these forms please ask your Faculty Liaison or contact the School of Social Work at 775-784-6542. Good luck! Beginning of Semester Step 1: Read “Foundation Field Education Program Manual.” Step 2: Read (or re-read) “NASW Code of Ethics.” Step 3: Download “Acknowledgement Form,” sign, and turn in to Faculty Liaison by designated due date (Fall semester). Step 4: Download and partially complete “Learning Agreement.” Set up an appointment with Field Instructor to complete Learning Agreement. Submit completed agreement by due date. Step 5: Download “Field Time Log,” keep a template for your own records, and submit completed log to Faculty Liaison every other week according to the timeline in your SW 780/781 syllabus. Step 6: Download “Field Reflection Log,” keep a template for your own records, and submit completed log to Faculty Liaison every other week according to the timeline in your SW 780/781 syllabus. Mid – Semester Step 7: Download “Site Visit Form.” Carefully read the instructions, complete Section Two of the form, and submit to your faculty liaison prior to your scheduled site visit and according to their directions. You do not need to have your field instructor complete this form with you. End of Semester Step 8: Download and partially complete “Concentration Evaluation of Student Performance.” Set up an appointment with Field Instructor to complete the form. Submit completed evaluation by due date.
Other Resources: Follow us on Incoming Field Education Students
Placement MemosPlacement Memo BSW 2012 Field Practicum Agency ListsConcentration Pre-Placement ManualField Practicum ApplicationResume TemplateField Practicum Student Agreement
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