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Field Education Handbook
Field Education Handbook
2026-2027
Table of Contents
Revised May 2026
Introduction
Mission of West Virginia University
School of Social Work
Social Work Program History & Rationale
BSW Mission & Program
MSW Mission & Program
Relationship of the Program to the Ethics & Values of the Profession
The School of Social Work Anti-Racism Statement
The School of Social Work Land Acknowledgement Statement
Field Instruction
Course Descriptions & Requirements
BSW & MSW Foundation-Generalist Field Experience
BSW - SOWK 491 Requirements
MSW – SOWK 581 Requirements
MSW Specialized-Advanced Field Experience – SOWK 682
MSW – SOWK 682 Requirements
Course Competencies (Student Learning Outcomes) & Practice Behaviors
Field Education Director
Field Coordinator
Faculty Field Liaison
Placement Site Field Instructor
Off-site/External Field Instructors
Site Supervisor
Dual Relationships in Field Supervision
Learning Contract Guidelines
Foundation-Generalist Field Course
Specialized-Advanced Integrated Field Course
BSW & MSW Foundation-Generalist Learning Outcomes
MSW Specialized-Advanced Integrated Learning Outcomes
Integration of Field Course & Internship
Learning Contract
Agency Orientation
Student Roles and Responsibilities
Field Instructor & Site Supervisor Roles and Responsibilities
SSW Field Team and Faculty Roles and Responsibilities
Field Fee
Experiential Learning Cloud (ELC) Field Management System
Field Instruction Policies and Procedures
Field Site Identification and Approval Process
Approval Criteria for Field Agencies
Approval Criteria for Agency Field Instructors
Field Placement Schedules
Field Instructor Training
Field Education Placement Process
On-Campus Foundation-Generalist Placement Process
On-campus Specialized-Advanced Field Placement Process
Online Placement Process (Foundation-Generalist and Specialized-Advanced)
Other Placement Policies & Considerations
Suggesting a New Site
Unable to Secure Placement
Opportunities Lacking Traditional Supervision
Changing Placements After Placement Confirmation
Students with Disabilities and/or Special Needs
Employment-Based Field Placement
Enhanced Field Experiences
Partially Paid Internships & Agency Stipends
Dual Degree Field Experiences
Required Field Hours
SOWK 491 – BSW - Professional Field Experience
SOWK 581 – MSW - Foundation-Generalist Placement
Full Time Program
Part Time Program
SOWK 682 – Specialized-Advanced Placement
Full-Time
Part-Time
Time Keeping & Time Report Approval
Evaluation Process
Evaluating Student Performance
Midterm Field Assessment Criteria:
Final Field Assessment Criteria:
Grading Policy
Field Experience Course Expectations
Student Site Visits
Evaluation of Placement Site, Field Supervisors & Field Process
Placement Changes
Employment Offers or Changes
Problem-Solving in Field
Addressing Performance and/or Problematic Behaviors
Termination of Field Placement
Appeal & Grievance Procedure
Health & Safety
Inclement Weather
Personal Safety
Health & Medical Coverage
Malpractice Insurance Coverage
Immunizations
HIPAA Training Requirement for Field Students
Criminal Background Checks
Transportation
Sexual Harassment
Appendices
Appendix A: Problem-Solving Phases
Appendix B: Background Check Statement
Appendix C: Contact Information
Appendix D: External Field Instructor Guide
Appendix E: Field Dates and Deliverables
Appendix F: Employer-Based Field Placement Proposal
Appendix G: Orientation Packet
Appendix H: Sample Learning Contract Activities