Students in our BSW and MSW programs complete a multi-semester practicum in the community under supervision. Depending on the student’s 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 Education’s Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards , Ohio University Department of Social Work’s Student Behavior Expectations, and the National Association of Social Workers’ Code of Ethics .
| Pre-Placement | Semesters (Hours/Week) |
|---|---|
| Spring junior year | Senior fall (14) and spring (16) |
| Practicum | Pre-Placement | Semesters (Hours/Week) |
|---|---|---|
|
Foundation
|
1 st 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) |
| 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) |
Contacts:
| Contact Name | Position | |
|---|---|---|
|
Justin Wheeler
|
Executive and Athens MSW Field Director | wheelel2@ohio.edu |
|
Kelly Vacca
|
Online/eCampus MSW Field Director | vaccak@ohio.edu |
|
Sarah Webb
|
Athens BSW Field Director | webbs2@ohio.edu |
|
Amy Wells
|
Lancaster BSW Field Coordinator | wellsa2@ohio.edu |
|
Joy Shytle
|
Southern BSW Field Coordinator | shytle@ohio.edu |
|
Nikki Priest
|
Chillicothe BSW Field Coordinator | priests@ohio.edu |
|
Tracy Pritchard
|
Child Welfare/UPP and Zanesville/Eastern BSW Field Coordinator | pritchar@ohio.edu |