Practicum Projects and Initiatives
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.
COVID has forced us to re-think traditional practicum models. We in the practicum office are pursuing practicum experiences where students, as part of their existing practicum, complete some supplemental practicum hours working on projects or initiatives with other organizations.
Examples of projects or initiatives:
- Voter outreach and education campaigns and initiatives
- Providing social and emotional support to isolated individuals
- Creating a mindfulness curriculum directed at daycare providers
- Volunteer to provide support to older adults with Canopy of Neighbors
- For example, lend a hand with simple technology tasks or attend a coffee hour
- Contact Wendy at Canopy of Neighbors via email or phone (716) 235-8133
- Get involved with the VaX WNY Research Consortium
- Research assistants are needed to help inform the local public on COVID vaccine distribution efforts
These projects are intended to supplement a student's practicum experience. For instance, a student may complete 10 hours per week including supervision at their school-based practicum and participate in additional projects outside of the school to help supplement their experience and hours.
Do you have a project or idea that could use the support of MSW student(s)?
Please contact Michael Lynch, Clinical Associate Professor, mrlynch2@buffalo.edu
Students
If you are interested in participating in a project-based practicum experience or would like more information, please contact Michael Lynch at mrlynch2@buffalo.edu