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MSW Student Guide to Field Education
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2021-22 MSW Student Guide to Field Education
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Contents
Section 1: Introduction
Section 2: Field Program Structure, Roles and Responsibilities
2.1 Selection and Approval of Field Agencies
2.2 Selection and Approval of Field Instructors
Section 3: MSW Field Education Requirements and Curriculum
3.1 Social Welfare MSW Field Education Requirements
3.2 Practice Competencies for Field Education
3.3 First Year Generalist Field Practicum and Seminar
3.4 Second Year Specialized Field Practicum and Integration Seminar
3.5 Field Enrollment Requirements and Exceptions
Section 4: Field Placement Processes, Policies and Procedures
4.1 Student Eligibility for Field Placement
4.1a Background Checks, Health Screenings, and Related Disclosures
4.1b Resolving Field Placement Eligibility Determinations
4.2 The First Year Field Placement Process
4.3 The Second Year Field Placement Process
4.4 Student Accommodations in Field Placement
4.5 Field Placement in an Employing Agency
Section 5: Field Placement Time Requirements and Attendance Policies
5.1 Field Placement Attendance, Supervision and Timekeeping Requirements
5.2 Absences from Field Placement
5.3 Field Placement Attendance in Times of Disruption
5.4 Modified Service Dates for Placement
5.5 Registering for Additional Field Units
5.6 Early Termination of Field Placement
Section 6: Field Policies and Procedures to Support Student Safety
6.1 Mandatory Insurance, Health Screening and Immunization Requirements
6.2 Universal Safety Standards for Students and Agencies
6.3 Agency Safety Policies
6.4 Prohibited Student Activities
6.5 Confidentiality of Client Information and Agency Data
6.6 Use of Social Media and Technology
6.7 Suspension of In-Person Field Education
6.8 Safety and Security of Remote and Tele-Health Services
6.9 Managing Field-related Conflicts, Concerns and Problem-solving
6.10 Suspected Harassment or Discrimination Occurring at Field Placement
6.11 Emotionally Distressed Students in Field Placement
6.12 Reporting Requirements and Critical Incident Debriefing
Section 7: Evaluation and Grading in Field Practicum
7.1 Competency-Based Learning Agreements and Task Assignments
7.2 Completing Research Assignments in Field Placement
7.3 Evaluation of Student Learning and Performance in Field
7.4 Grading in Field Placement
7.5 Unsatisfactory Performance or Progress in Field Education
7.6 Student Grievance and Appeal Procedures