This Field Education Handbook has been developed as a guide for students, field supervisors, and faculty to use as they participate in the field education process with the WVU School of Social Work.
Field education is designated by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) as its signature pedagogy and is equal in standing and importance to the course work in social work higher education. Experiential learning complements the classroom learning and gives students the opportunity to build a sense of professional competence and identity that serves as a foundation for ongoing professional growth.
Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, the School of Social Work offers online and on-campus MSW and BSW programs. Our program is designed to prepare its graduates for professional generalist and advanced social work practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities, and institutions. All SSW students are governed by the same policies and guidelines described in this handbook. It is our aim to provide consistently high-quality field education opportunities for all students. The SSW supports CSWE policies and guidelines, and the field placement policies included in this manual are designed to be consistent with our mission and CSWE guidelines.
Welcome to the West Virginia University’s School of Social Work Field Education program!
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Mission of West Virginia University
As a land-grant institution, the faculty, staff and students at West Virginia University commit to creating a diverse and inclusive culture that advances education, healthcare and prosperity for all by providing access and opportunity; by advancing high-impact research; and by leading transformation in West Virginia and the world through local, state and global engagement.