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against any agency or field instructor who violates this policy.
Student Use of Automobiles
Social work practice often requires students to transport to facilities outside the location
of the agency. Some agencies provide reimbursement for student use of their own cars and
insurance coverage for that activity in carrying out an agency assignment. Some agencies have
their own fleet of automobiles for which the student may qualify as a driver if they are to have
assignments requiring home visits or some other trip requiring the use of an automobile. Many
other agencies do not have these resources available. These issues should be clarified in the
Confirmation Interview with the agency prior to the beginning of the practicum. In any event,
students cannot be required to transport clients in their automobiles. If they choose to do so, they
should be sure that their insurance carrier will cover them or that the agency has provided for
their insurance coverage in case of an automobile accident. Otherwise, students do so at their
own risk.
Policy Conflicts
Should conflicts arise between agency and School practicum policies, the field instructor
and/or the student should immediately notify the faculty liaison and/or the BSW Foundation
Field Coordinator, who will endeavor to work out a solution that is satisfactory to both the
agency and the School. No alternative policy may be established which conflicts with the
Memorandum of Understanding established between the University and the Agency.
Grade of Incomplete
Students will not be allowed to carry a grade of Incomplete or "I" for social work courses
into their practicum. Thus, all "I's" must be completed by the beginning of the semester in which
the student is scheduled to enter practicum. Failure to complete full responsibilities for course
work will delay a student's progression in field education.
Course Sequencing Modifications
BSW Field Education cannot be taken on a part time basis .Other modifications, which
do not conflict with BSW Program, UGA, and School of Social Work policies can be made only
under strongly compelling reasons and situations. Modifications must be approved by the BSW
Field Education Director, the BSW Program Director, the student’s advisor, and the Director of
Field Education.