Graduate level social work students fall into three categories that have slightly different requirements for field education.
Foundation MSW Students
- Foundation MSW students are required to complete four semesters of field education.
- These semesters are typically divided into two separate field placements of two semesters each.
- These are the course numbers associated with foundation MSW field placements:
- SW 721
- SW 722
- SW 821
- SW 822
Advanced Standing MSW Students
- Advanced standing students are required to complete one, three-semester field placement.
- These are the course numbers associated with an advanced standing MSW field placement:
- SW 722
- SW 821
- SW 822
- These are the course numbers associated with an advanced standing MSW field placement:
Post-MSW Students
- These students are almost exclusively part of the School Social Work program.
- All school social work students should immediately contact the School Social Work Coordinator Ke’Andra Hagans (klhagans@uwm.edu).
- Deadlines and requirements for school social work may differ due to Department of Public Instruction (DPI) regulations.
Hours required for MSW courses
| SW 721 | 215 hours | 14-17 hours per week |
| SW 722 | 200 hours | 14-17 hours per week |
| SW 821 | 250 hours and 3 credits or 300 hours and 4 credits | 17-21 hours per week or 20-25 hours per week |
| SW 822 | 250 hours and 3 credits or 300 hours and 4 credits | 17-21 hours per week or 20-25 hours per week |
How to Get Started
- Students must submit their field applications by the field deadlines.
- Learn more about applying to field.
- Faculty field liaisons review applications on a rolling basis around the middle of each month.
- Your field liaison will work with you to secure a field placement.
Applications open in Sonia when the prior semester’s application has closed.
Social Work Field Objectives
Policies and Procedures
Field Application Deadlines
Fall Semester: May 15
Spring Semester: September 15
Summer Semester: February 15
Veteran’s Administration: February 15
School Social Work: February 15
Field placements outside of Milwaukee County: February 15