Bryn Mawr College

Field Instruction is an integral part of the curriculum for the Master of Social Service degree. Field Instruction and practice courses are taken concurrently during both years of study for full-time students and during the second and third years of study for part-time students.

Field Instruction provides an important opportunity for students to practice their newly acquired and refined skills and begin to integrate theory and practice. Students have a different field placement each year and are in the field two days a week during the first year and three days a week during the second year.

All students work closely with a supervisor to develop a clear learning agreement that focuses on skill development, a sense of professional identity, an understanding of social work ethics, an awareness of organizational roles, a valuing of difference and its implications for practice, and a disciplined use of self.

Each student meets with a member of the Field Instruction Office staff to discuss practicum planning. In making a practicum assignment, the School considers a student's interests, long-term professional goals and previous experience along with the School's knowledge of agency resources and appropriate learning opportunities.

Some students use their current worksites as field instruction settings. The School is prepared to carefully evaluate the appropriateness of such arrangements and provide the needed support to students and participating organizations.

Link to Field Instruction Blackboard Site

New Field Instructor Seminar Series 2008-2009Calendar

Advanced Field Instructor Seminar Series 2008-2009 Calendar