BASW Field Education Information and Forms

Field Application Process Schedule and Forms

Two-part Field Education Orientation for Students interested in entering the field in:  Summer 2013 

Part I: BSW Field Education Orientation - Friday, February 1, 2013 10 a.m. -12 noon  Room 499
           The Polsky Building
Part II: BSW Field Education Orientation -Friday, April 12, 2013, 10 a.m. -12 noon  Room 499
            The Polsky Building                
            RESCHEDULED - Friday, May 3, 2013 10 a.m. -12 noon Room 499 Polsky Bldg
  
Part I-    Make-up      Thursday, February 7, 2013     1:30 p.m. -3:30 p.m.          Room 499
Part II - Make-up      Thursday, April 18, 2013         1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.         Room 499
                RESCHEDULED - Friday, May 3, 2013  10 a.m. - 12 noon Room 499 Polsky Bldg


Two-part Field Education Orientation for Students interested in entering the field in:  Fall 2013 

Part I: BSW Field Education Orientation - Friday, February 1, 2013 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. Room 499
            The Polsky Building
Part II: BSW Field Education Orientation -Friday, April 12, 2013 1 p.m. -3 p.m.  Room   499
            The Polsky Building                    
            RESCHEDULED - Friday, May 3, 2013  1 p.m. -3 p.m. Room 499 Polsky Bldg

  
Part I-    Make-up    Thursday, February 7, 2013         1:30 p.m. -3:30 p.m.     Room  499
Part II - Make-up    Thursday, April 18, 2013             1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.    Room 499 
            RESCHEDULED - Friday, May 3, 2013  1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Room 499 Polsky Bldg

Remember:  The School of Social Work requires all social work students to attend both Part I & II prior to entering the field in order to ensure each of our students are adequately prepared.

• Application for Field Education
• BSW Field Application Orientation Schedule:Entering Field Spring
• BSW Field Application Orientation Schedule: Entering Field Summer
• BSW Field Application Orientation Schedule: Entering Field Fall
• BSW Field Orientation Part I- Quick Overview (please click for powerpoint presentation)
• BSW Field Orientation Part II-Quick Overview(please click for power point presentation)

Important: Attend Field Education Orientation Part 1 BEFORE Calling an Field Agencies(see postings Polsky 411). 

Interview Preparation- Under Construction!
Guidelines for Practicum Selection  
University of Akron's Career Center  In person and electronic assistance with creating the professional 'you':  including, but not limited, to assistance with writing resumes, cover letters, thank you letters, and mock interviewing. A free resource for all students and alumni.

Did you know that social work students can purchase liability insurance for $20. per academic year?
Contact your Field Coordinator

Preparing to enter Field Education:  FORMS

• Prior to Interview Form
• FERPA Form
• Field Manual/Code of Ethics Acknowledgement
• Academic Advisor Eligibility Form
• Field At Place of Employment Proposal - (FAPE) Form
• Holiday Policy
• After Interview Form
• Agency Acceptance Form
• Agency Response Sheet

 Agency Roster- Listing of Potential Field Placements

• Agency Roster-Listing of Potential Placements

Field Manual

• Field Manual

You are currently in your Field Placement:  FORMS 

Student Integrative Learning Contract Forms

• FAQs Student Integrative Learning Contract
• Sample Student Integrative Learning Contract
• Learning Contract: Three Areas of Learning
• Student Integrative Learning Contract

Student Field Evaluation Forms

• FAQs Student Evaluation
• Field Evaluation Checklist
• Field Evaluation Instructions
• Student Field Evaluation Form

Documentation of Field Time

• FAQs Time and Task Log
• Sample TimeTasks Log
• Time/Tasks Log

Field Education Seminar Course Journal Outlines

• Seminar I-Intro to Field Experience Journal Format
• Seminar II-Field Experience Journal Format

Social Work Licensing Information
BSW Licensure Examination Prep Sessions
Cost:  Free           Location: Polsky Building, Room 411, The Computer Lab
Facilitated by:   Timothy McCarragher, Ph.D., LISW-S, Director/Associate Professor
Advance Registration:  Not required
Summer schedule coming soon!
Additional Free Licensing Resources Available to all Social Work Students

Flashcards with BSW/MSW content are available at no charge.  Flashcards are available at the reception area in Polsky 411, and can be checked out for one week.

Twenty (20) copies of the LEAP materials are available for licensure prep and can be checked out for one week.

• Licensed Social Worker Instructions
• Professional Credentials & Exam Types
• Licensure Exam - CSWMFT Board Website 
• Licensure Exam Changes
• Required Criminal Background Check

Other Field Evaluation Forms

• Field Instructor Feedback on Faculty Liaison
• Field Instructor Feedback on Field Coordination
  Field Liaison Feedback on Field Agency

• Student Feedback on Faculty Liaison
• Student Feedback on Field Agency
• Student Feedback on Field Coordination
• Student Description of Agency