Field Education Placement

A social work student plays with blocks with a special needs student.

In accordance with the Council on Social Work Education Field Education Standards, JSU has partnered with a variety of professional social work agencies in our state and region to ensure that field students are allowed to practice and demonstrate the nine social work competencies with all system levels (Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities).

Field Education Placements are found in, but not limited to, the following areas:

Child Welfare Agencies
Public Health Agencies
Hospitals
Home Health/Hospice Agencies
Nursing Homes
Schools
Community Mental Health Agencies
Government Social Service Agencies
The court systems
Probation and Parole
Jails and Detention Centers
Recovery Centers
Non-profit Social Service Agencies
Students can discuss Field Placements not historically used by the Department and if the agency meets CSWE and University requirements, consideration can be given to the placement.