Practicum is an essential component in social work education. Your practicum placement is where you get to apply the knowledge and skills you learn in the classroom to actual people and 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.
After you have made your confirmation deposit, please submit an application if you plan to take practicum in the fall. This application is different than the school admissions application. To access the application, click on the link above to log in to the electronic notebook using your UMB username and password.
Once your practicum application is received, a practicum coordinator will review it to find the most suitable placement for you based on the information provided.
INFORMATION SESSIONS
The Office of Practicum 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.
- Sorry, there are no scheduled information sessions at this time. We will hold sessions in the future.
Please go to Frequently Asked Questions Page for more information.
Please contact us with any questions you may have. You may call or email the Office of Practicum Education to schedule an appointment with a placement coordinator to discuss 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 a mandatory Practicum Orientation in August prior to beginning practicum. Go to Orientations.