Information for Practicum Educators and Liaisons
Practicum Education Reception, 2023 Outstanding Practicum Educator Nominees
Practicum education is an integral part of our MSW curriculum.
As of fall 2025, field education is now known as practicum education in the School of Social Work. However, you may still see references to “field education” in course titles, documents and other dated web content.
Students complete their practicum education by participating in supervised practicum experiences at agencies or institutions that have entered into a contractual arrangement with the School of Social Work. We are affiliated with more than 600 agencies, some with multiple sites, providing a variety of social work settings.
Practicum education allows students to apply the theories, skills and values they learn in class in practice settings. Through practicum education, the foundation of knowledge that students gain through their coursework comes alive through real-world experiences, preparing them for the social work profession.