Field Education

For many students, the field education component of the BSW and MSW degree requirements is a turning point - one in which passion to serve specific populations is first realized or further heightened. Field is considered the signature pedagogy of social work education.

An average of more than 100 students are placed into area service agencies each year and are able to participate in their site selection as the School works to place each student in his or her field of interest. Field internships provide the opportunity to apply knowledge to work with clients and the systems that impact them. Join us and make a difference.

Placements are available in:

public agencies
private agencies
local hospitals
congregations
children's homes of different denominations

Fields of interest include:

family counseling
children's services
services to the homeless and poor
international social work
services to refugees and immigrants
grief and hospice services

Fun Field Facts

SSW has agreements with 200 agencies (including agencies in Central Texas, across Texas, nationally, and internationally)
BSW and MSW Foundation students intern for 240 hours a semester for a total of 480 hours
During the 2008-2009 academic year, out of area internships included:

The DFW Area

Ft. Hood

Corsicana

Washington, D.C.

Helena, AR