BSW Field
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Kellye McIntyre, MSW,CSW
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Field Director, BSW and MSW Programs
Who’s Who in Field Placement
O Field Director-
responsible for placement
contracts, matching students, trouble shooting
O Field Instructor-BSW or MSW, post 2 years
O Task Supervisor- agency staff person who oversees
daily activity, under guidance of Field Instructor
O Field Liaison- faculty member responsible for
coordination and oversight of placement
O Field Placement-
agency where student is
placed
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BSW Field
200 Hours First Semester
200 Hours Second Semester
O TOTAL 400 Hours in Field -Does not include Pre Field Orientation,
Travel, or Agency Training (only 16 hours per semester)
O Experiential in Nature and Focus
O Application of theories and skills
O Field courses are sequenced with PRACTICE Courses
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BSW Mission
O Prepare culturally competent professionals
who work with diverse, multigenerational
populations and client systems of various
sizes. The program promotes a commitment
to social justice and lifelong learning in
order for students to work successfully in a
global society.
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Core Competencies
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Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice
Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and
Environmental Justice
Engage in Practice-informed Research and Researchinformed Practice
Engage in Policy Practice
Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and
Communities
Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and
Communities
Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations,
and Communities
Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups,
Organizations, and Communities
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CSWE and EPAS
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Field Application Process
Student gives top 3 choices.
O Field Director and Student work together to find a
“good fit”
O Student approaches the placement process just like
a job opportunity-always professional
O Student “sells themselves” to the agency during the
first contact and the interview
Agency-Field Instructor
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Visited/approved
Current Contract/MOU
Licensed/Exempt
2 years post degree experience
Willing to participate in teaching/learning
Abide by WKU field policy
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Worksite Placements
(WKU does not guarantee Worksite Placement)
O Placements are carefully evaluated and
developed
O Placement “job tasks” are different from
“regular work” each semester
O Field Instructor and Employment Supervisor
must be different
O Involved in the Process
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Student
Employment Supervisor
Agency Administration
Field Instructor
Field Director (final approval)
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Field Students
O Communicate with Field Director
O WATCH YOUR EMAIL
O Complete Pre-field ONLINE training
O Apply for Insurance Early
O Submit All Required Paperwork on Time
O Responsible for Grade-Hours, journals, other
assignments, “Beginning Competence” on
objectives- Pass/Fail
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Student Concerns- Who Can Help
O Anything involving the agency- go to
the Field Instructor
O Completing hours, placement
problems, grades, assignments- go to
Liaison
O If not resolved- Field Director and/or
Program Director
O You can always follow Grievance
Policy
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General Policy
O University does not provide any travel reimbursement
O Student is responsible for health, automobile and
liability insurance (notify liaison/field director of
health/safety hazards)
O If you transport clients-WKU will not be responsiblestudent will (suggest rider)
O Special Agency Requirements
O TB, Criminal Checks, Employment
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Student Behavior
O Professional/Ethics
O Represent WKU and Agency
O Confidentiality
 Adhere to Personnel Practices/Use of
Materials
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Sick, phone numbers, show initiative, responsible for
learning
O Holidays
O Work schedule is at the discretion of Field
Instructor
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Student Responsibility
O Case Recordings
O Agency protocol, transfer or closing summary
O Journals/Field Logs/Hours
O Student Evaluation of Practicum
O Keep Original Learning Plan and use it at all
Evaluations
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More Information
O Learning Plan:
http://www.wku.edu/socialwork/field/forms.php
Click on BSW Learning Plan & Evaluation
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Make the most of your field experience!
O Visit the field website often:
O www.wku.edu/socialwork/field/
O Office Phone 270-745-5049
O kellye.mcintyre@wku.edu
O Academic Complex 210A
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