Overview

Research Agencies in your area

Practicum is the place where you will get to practice your understanding of many aspects of social work learning. You will be expected to demonstrate mastery of these elements while you are in the agency.

During your MSW, you will have the opportunity to learn through two different practicum experiences. The first occurs towards the end of your Foundation Year of the program (the first 30 credit hours), and the second occurs at the end of your Concentration Year (or last 30 credit hours). You will participate in 460 hours for Foundation Year Practicum and 550 hours for Concentration Year Practicum.

Right now, you should begin preparing for your practicum experiences by:

familiarizing yourself with the breadth of social services available in your area
identifying your professional interest areas
informally research agencies in your geographical area that work with your specific populations or fields of practice interests
contact your local information-and-referral resource
read publications related to specific agencies of interest
speak with professionals who might work in your areas of interest