Partnering with us
We look forward to partnering with you. Practicum is an important part of our MSW student curriculum and we would not be able to graduate students without community engagement.
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.
Step 1: Criteria and Responsibilities for Educators and Agencies
Step 2: Affiliation Agreement
The Affiliation Agreement is a legal document that formalizes the partnership between an agency and the State University at Buffalo School of Social Work. In order for MSW student interns (in a non employment based placement) to complete their practicum an Affiliation Agreements needs to be executed.
Please reach out to your placement coordinator for the agreement.
Step 3: Agency Profile
The Agency Profile provides detailed information about an agency helps students to understand what the practicum experience would be like at your agency.
Step 4: Educator Profile
A Practicum Educator profile needs to be completed by the MSW supervisor. If there is a Task Supervisor model, the Task Supervisor should also complete the form. This form can also be used if you are currently not partnering with us and want to provide supervision to an MSW student.
Practicum Educator Benefits
Practicum Educators are eligible for SUNY Tuition Waiver and Continuing Education Certificates (discounts).