Students in our BSW and MSW programs complete a multi-semester practicum in the community under supervision. Depending on the studentās program of enrollment, the student will serve 112-280 hours per semester. See the chart below for information about the timelines for pre-practicum and practicum, including the weekly hour averages for each program. This practicum aligns with the Council on Social Work Educationās , 51ĀŅĀ× Department of Social Workās Student Behavior Expectations, and the .
BSW| Pre-Placement | Semesters (Hours/Week) |
|---|
| Spring junior year | Senior fall (14) and spring (16) |
In Person| Practicum | Pre-Placement | Semesters (Hours/Week) |
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| Foundation | 1st 7 weeks of fall | Week 8 fall (16) and entire spring (20) |
| Advanced | Spring foundation year | Advanced fall and spring (20) |
| Advanced Standing | Summer | Fall and spring (20) |
Online| Practicum | Pre-Placement | Semesters (Hours/Week) |
|---|
| Foundation | Semester 3 | Semesters 4 (8), 5-6 (10) |
| Advanced | Semester 6 | Semesters 7-10 (10) |
| Advanced Standing | Semester 2 | Semesters 3-6 (10) |
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