Field Education is an essential component in social work education. Your field practicum placement is where you get to apply the knowledge and skills you learn in the classroom to actual people and to real-life situations, under the supervision of a licensed social worker. It is the place where you learn how to become a social worker and make positive contributions to the lives of others.
The OFE will contact you in the next few weeks. Please keep an eye out for the email with the link and instructions to complete your Field education application online.
Once your application is received, a Field coordinator will review it to find the most suitable placement for you based on the information provided in the application.
INFORMATION SESSIONS
The Office of Field Education will be holding several information sessions for students who will be taking practicum in the fall 2025. We look forward to providing information and answering your questions. Please click on the session date to register.
- Thursday, 12/5, 12:15 – 1:15 pm: For currently enrolled students who will be starting Foundation practicum.
- Thursday, 12/5, 6:00 – 7:00 pm: For students in the online program.
- Friday, 12/6, 2:00 – 3:00 pm: For students starting their Advanced practicum.
- Friday, 1/10, 2:00 – 3:00 pm: Drop-In session for any student who has questions.
Please view our updated Frequently Asked Questions Page for more information.
Please contact us with any questions you may have. You may call or email the Office of Field Education to schedule an appointment with a Field Coordinator to discuss your field opportunities at (410) 706-7187 or fieldeducation@ssw.umaryland.edu.
We wish you every success as you begin your professional training. Don't forget, as a new student you will need to attend Field Education Orientation in August prior to beginning practicum.