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Field Program Resources

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+ MANUALS

  • BSW

Boise State University

East Tennessee State

Briar Cliff University

Lincoln Memorial University

Asbury University

& more!

  • MSW

University of Denver Field Manual

University of Illinois Field Manual

Boise State University

Michigan State University (BSW/MSW)

Texas A&M University- Kingsville

Indiana University

& more!

+ CURRICULUM

  • Course Outlines

  • Field Courses/Assignments

    BSW Seminar Journal Assignments- Portland State University

  • Field Rubrics

Foundation Year Field Rubric- Idaho State University

Concentration Year Field Rubric- Idaho State University

Clinical Rubric- Portland State University

Practice and Leadership with Communities and Organizations Rubric- Portland State University

Generalist Rubric- Portland State University

& more!

  • Seminar Syllabi

SW 494A Master Syllabus-Michigan State University

MSW Field Internship Syllabi- University of Denver

Field Instruction II Professional Skills Syllabi- Belmont University

Advanced Field Syllabi- Abilene Christian University

Foundation Field Seminar Syllabi- Alvernia University

& more!

  • Textbooks

  • Research

Social work field instruction: A scoping review- Social Work Education- The International Journal

Challenges and recommendations for rural field education: A review of the literature- Simmons School of Social Work

+ MODELS

  • Employment-Based Placements

Guidelines for Employment-Based Placements

Employment Based Practicum (EBP) Guidelines- University of Montana

Applications for Employment-Based Placements

Proposals for Employment-Based Placements

Challenges of Employment-Based Placements

& more!

  • Block

Block Internship Policy

  • International

International Placement Process

Out-of State Placements

  • Same Agency for 2 Placements

Proposals for 2-Year Placements

Reviewing Proposals for 2-Year Placements

  • Expedited Field Policy

APM field presentations

& more!

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Stakeholder Resources

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+ AGENCIES

  • Affiliation Agreements/MOU

Affiliation Agreement-Michigan State University

Affiliation Agreement-University of Illinois

MOU Template-University of Illinois

& more!

  • Agency Data Form Samples

Field Vetting Form-University of Illinois

Field Placement Affiliation Record- Mississippi State University

Practicum Agency Data Form- Troy University

& more!

+ LIASONS

  • Field Staff Ratios

Benchmarking for Field Staff Ratios- Multiple Universities

  • Field Liaison Models
  • Field Liaison Training/Onboarding Material

Best Practices for Faculty Liaisons-Portland State University

Advanced Faculty Advisor & Liaison Roles-Portland State University

Generalist Faculty Advisor & Liaison Roles-Portland State University

Field Liaison Guide- University of Alabama

  • Field Accreditation Resources

CSWE Accreditation Standard

CSWE Statement of Dept. of Labor Regulations

CSWE 2022 EPAS Toolkit

CSWE 2022 EPAS Interpretation Guide

& more!

+ FIELD INSTRUCTORS

  • Field Instructor Manuals

Field Supervisor Orientation Powerpoint- University of Iowa

Responsibilities of the Outside BSW/MSW Field Supervisor- Jacksonville State University

Field Instructor Orientation Powerpoint- University of Arkansas

  • Resources to Support Supervision

Supervision Agenda Template-Michigan State University

Problems in Field Video- East Tennessee State University

Learning Styles in Supervision Video- East Tennessee State University

Supervision Overview, Topics, & Agenda- University of Montana

& more!

  • Workshop Outlines, Modules
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Field Policy and Process

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+ FIELD DIRECTORS

  • Job Descriptions

Director of Field- Michigan State University

Director of Field Education- Portland State University

  • Titles
  • Workload
  • Support in role

+ GENERAL AND EARLY STAGES

  • Professional suitability policy
  • Health and Mental health-related policy
  • Admissions/prerequisites

Criminal History Disclosure Policy- University of Denver

Admission to Field Education Process- Oakwood University

Admission Criteria for Practicum- University of Montevallo

  • Matching policy

Field Placement Process-Portland State University

Private Practice Field Placement Policy- University of Denver

  • Pre-placement workshops, courses or communications

Practicum Outreach and Interviewing Guide- University of Montana

Important Field Facts-Portland State University

Timeline for Field Preparation- Alliant International University

Pre-field Professional Improvement Assignment- Oakwood University

  • Placement Applications

Generalist Placement Application- Portland State University

Advanced Placement Application- Portland State University

+ MIDDLE AND END STAGES

  • Evaluation processes

Mid-Semester Evaluation- University of Nevada- Reno

Foundation Competencies Learning Plan-Valdosta State University

MSW Agency Supervisor Evaluation Form- Foundation Generalist- Troy University

MSW Agency Supervisor Evaluation- OLM- Troy University

& more!

  • Corrective behavior plan

Field Placement Breakdown and Failure-York University

Sample Remediation Plan-University of Denver

Flow Chart for Addressing Placement Issues

Problem Solving in Field- University of Tennessee Knoxville

& more!

  • Placement termination/withdrawal
  • Grading

Field Grading Policy- University of Denver

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Student Resources

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+ EARLY STAGE

  • Pre-placement interviews and selection

Pre-Field Placement Reflection Questions- Campbellsville University

  • Field awareness tools

Student Orientation to Field-Portland State University

Social Media Toolkit for Social Work Field Educators by Allison M. Curington, Laurel Iverson Hitchcock, Mary Jacque Carroll

CSWE Core Competencies Made Simple Powerpoint-Tuskegee University

& more!

  • Learning agreements and contracts

Advanced Clinical MSW Learning Plan-University of Illinois

Foundation Learning Contract-Mount Mary University (adapted from Illinois State University)

Concentration Learning Contract-Mount Mary University (adapted from Illinois State University)

  • Student responsibilities, codes of ethics and conduct

MSW Technical Standards- University of Michigan

Student Roles and Responsibilities-Portland State University

Standards for Technology in Social Work (NASW/ASWB/CSWE/CSWA)

& more!

+ MIDDLE AND END STAGES

  • Student Process Recordings

Process Recording for Community Groups- University of New England

15 Weekly Reflection Prompts- University of Alaska Anchorage

& more!

  • Engaging in Supervision

Supervision Agenda Form- University of Alaska Anchorage

Weekly Supervision Form- Austin Peay State University

& more!

  • Conflict Management

Field Problems and Resolution-University of Denver

Field Placement Problem-Solving Hierarchy-West Virginia University

& more!

  • Student Rights and Safety

Student Field Transportation Policy- Responses from List Serv

Field Education Safety Modules Training- Tuskegee University

Safety in Practicum- University of Minnesota Twin Cities

& more!

  • Closure of placement

+ EVALUATIONS

  • Student Self-Evaluation

Student Self-Evaluation- University of Denver

  • Student Evaluation of Practicum

Student Evaluation of Field Placement and Field Supervision-Portland State University

SWOT Analysis- Miami University

+ EMPLOYMENT

  • Library Social Work Job Descriptions

Library Social Work- Indianapolis Public Library

Library Social Work- Corpus Christi Public Library

& more!

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