BSW Field Education Manual - School of Social Work at the ...

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Brief Introduction to Students, Field Instructors and Faculty Liaisons...................................4
Chapter 1 – Framework and Overview
Field Practicum and Organizational Structure .................................................................................5
Field Practicum Office Role ............................................................................................................5
Field Practicum Office Responsibilities ..........................................................................................5
General Introduction ........................................................................................................................6
Purpose of Field Education ..............................................................................................................6
BSW Program’s Mission and Goals ................................................................................................6
BSW Curriculum and BSW Field Education Curriculum ...............................................................7
The Practicum ..................................................................................................................................7
The Integrative Seminar ...................................................................................................................8
Agency Sites ....................................................................................................................................8
Chapter 2 – BSW Field Practicum Organizational Structure and Roles
Coordinator of BSW Field Education ............................................................................................10
Faculty Field Liaison .....................................................................................................................10
Student Roles and Responsibilities ................................................................................................11
Field Instructors Roles and Responsibilities ..................................................................................19
Off Site Instructors .........................................................................................................................20
Chapter 3 – Selection of Field Agencies, Criteria, and Field Instructors
Selection .........................................................................................................................................22
Safety Guidelines ...........................................................................................................................23
Criteria for Selection of Field Instructors ......................................................................................26
Chapter 4 – Policies and Procedures
Application into BSW Education...................................................................................................26
The Placement Process ..................................................................................................................27
Agency Assignment Process for Students with Disabilities ..........................................................27
Background Checks .......................................................................................................................28
Student Self Disclosure ..................................................................................................................28
Worksite Practicum and Prior Involvement ...................................................................................28
Stipends ..........................................................................................................................................28
Freedom of Information .................................................................................................................28
Professional Liability Insurance ....................................................................................................29
Grading ..........................................................................................................................................29