Practicum Education
Practicum education is an integral part of social work education, where students begin to connect and integrate theory and practice through field experiences.
The Value of Field Experiences
Field experiences reinforce student identification with the purposes, values and ethics of the social work profession. They assist students to integrate learning in the classroom with experiential learning. Thus, concurrent with field placement, students are enrolled in practice classes and field seminars that foster this integration of empirical and practice-based knowledge. We hope that, in your practicum education you will develop knowledge, increase your skill, and have opportunities to participate in real-life practice.
Contact Us
Ms. Heather J. Johnson-LaFreniere
Director of Practicum Education
- emailhjohnsonlafreniere@ric.edu
- phone40124568249
Ms. Jacqueline A. Riccio-Beste
Higher Education Administrative Assistant I
- emailjricciopavelko@ric.edu
- phone401-456-8630
Social Work Practicum Education Information
Social Work Field Manuals
Field Agency Registration
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BSW/MSW Proposal Details
BSW
To be considered for a placement in an agency of employment, a student must prepare and submit a proposal to be approved by the BSW Department Chair and the Director of Practicum Education. Students planning to submit proposals for Fall 2024 practicum placements must be completed and received by June 13, 2025.
Download and Print BSW Proposal Form
MSW
To be considered for a placement in an agency of employment, a student must prepare and submit a proposal to be approved by the MSW Department Chair and the Director of Practicum Education. Students planning to submit proposals for Fall 2024 practicum placements have the following deadlines:
Download and Print MSW Proposal Form
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Policy on Professional Behavior
Any student participating in field education must first complete and certify that they have read and understood the School of Social Work.
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BSW & MSW Learning Contracts, Field Evaluations & Field Forms
BSW students are placed in September of their Senior year for 16 hours per week. MSW foundation year and advanced year students begin placement in September each year. The foundation year students perform 16 hours per week of field work while the advanced year students perform 20 hours per week. Please note that BSW students must be supervised by an MSW, and MSW students must be supervised by an MSW who is post-graduate two years or more. For more information call the Field Education Office.
Field Confirmation Forms
All mandatory BSW & MSW Field Confirmation forms must be filled out within your student InPlace account
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Student Confirmation Guide
Field Evaluations
Student evaluation links are sent to the Primary MSW Supervisor’s email by InPlace in the Fall and Spring to be filled out and submitted within InPlace.
BSW Forms
MSW Forms
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Forms for Faculty
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Tools for Field Instructors