The Office of Field Education works with incoming Advanced Standing students to facilitate the process of choosing a practicum site.
Beginning this process as soon as possible ensures you’ll have wider practicum site opportunities. You do not have to formally accept your offer of admission before starting this process.
When meeting with your Field Faculty advisor, please keep your questions to practicum-related inquiries only. For questions related to accepting your offer, the MSW Program, background checks, etc., please reach out to uwsocialwork@uw.edu or make an appointment with an admissions advisor.
After submitting the survey, email your resume to sswfield@uw.edu
There are recordings for each specialization, as well as recordings for specific traineeships including WDI, WSW, Latinx, and CWTAP. Find the recordings below.
You won’t be contacted until the specialization survey has been submitted.
You’ll discuss the practicum placement process, your goals, and potential practicum sites. Timely communication with your Field Faculty advisor is crucial for gaining access to a broad selection of practicum options.
When meeting with your Field Faculty advisor, please keep your questions to practicum-related inquiries only.
You’ll receive a link to the practicum listings webpage from your Field Faculty. As you browse placements, consult with your Field Faculty advisor. Do not apply to any practicum sites until you have formally accepted your offer of admission and paid the enrollment deposit.
After accepting your offer of admission and paying the enrollment deposit, you can begin applying and interviewing with practicum sites with your Field Faculty’s guidance. Practicum placements must be finalized by end of April.
| Specialization or Traineeship | Lead Contacts | Recording | Description |
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CCIP: Community-Centered Integrative Practice |
Sonia Duckworth |
How to apply, picking the best fit, student testimony |
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APP: Administrative & Policy Practice |
Jennifer Brower |
How to apply, general info, Q&A |
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CSW: Clinical Social Work |
Stacey De Fries, Karen Wollemborg |
Practicum placement, overview of group practices, hospitals, community agencies, and nonprofits supporting our communities |
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WDI: Workforce Development Initiative (Clinical Social Work specialization) |
Sofie Aaron, Morgan Wells |
See the WDI website here |
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School Placements & WSW (Workforce for Student Wellbeing traineeship) |
Sofie Aaron, Morgan Wells |
Overview of types of school placements available, process to apply, info on conditional grants for students interested in K12 social work |
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Latinx Communities Traineeship |
Aida Wells |
Offers targeted skill-building for advanced MSW students committed to the health and well-being of Latinx communities |
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CWTAP: Child Welfare Training and Advancement Program |
Tricia Sarahs |
TBA |
Promotes training excellence for Washington State's child welfare workforce through the financial support of social work students and professionals |
