- Educational Supervisors
- Must hold an MSW degree from an accredited program and have at least two years of post-degree social work experience to supervise BSSW students.
- Must have LCSW credentials (e.g., CMSW + LMHP) to supervise MSW students.
- Task Supervisors
- Can be from any discipline but must have expertise in the daily tasks and responsibilities of the practicum position.
Steps to Becoming a Field Practicum Supervisor
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Complete the supervisor application form and submit it to Konnie Kirchner at (kkirchner@unomaha.edu)
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Watch the supervisor training modules in the order listed.
- Module 1 Introduction
- Module 2 Roles and Responsibilities
- Module 3 Preparing for Field Practicum
- Module 4 Learning Contract and Hours
- Module 5 Evaluating Field Practicum (Grade Evaluation Tool Tutorial)
- Module 6 Field Practicum Supervision
- Module 7 Ethics in Field Practicum
Resources for Supervisors
The field practicum office provides evaluation and supervision resources to support your role. The field practicum experience is an important journey in a student’s educational experience and supervision is a key component. These asynchronous trainings provide experienced and novice supervisors valuable insight and tips for skill-building and successful student supervision.
Effective supervision is essential to a student’s learning and professional development. The following asynchronous trainings offer practical insights and skill-building strategies for both novice and experienced supervisors:
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Student Supervision: The Basics (Part 1)
- Building rapport with students
- Varying supervision styles
- Setting up successful agendas
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Student Supervision: The Basics (Part 2)
- Topics for discussion in supervision
- Using the learning contract
- Supervising vs. educating
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Supervision: Managing Various Skill Levels and Giving Appropriate Feedback
- Understanding common student learning stages
- Building confidence in students
- Providing constructive feedback
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- Managing students with different skill levels and experiences
- Structuring supervision sessions
- Using guided questions to enhance learning
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Effective Supervision: Retaining Quality Employees and Growing Successful Students
- Developing leadership skills and mentoring strategies
- Addressing conflict and managing difficult conversations
- Setting realistic expectations for practicum students
- Providing constructive feedback and professional guidance
Additional Training Materials
- Vignette Polling Questions
- Individual Supervision Form
- Wheel of Life
- CEU Certificate – To request a certificate, contact Alisha Olson at asolson@unomaha.edu.
For more information, support, or access to training materials, please reach out to the Field Practicum Office. Your commitment to mentoring future social workers is invaluable, and we appreciate your dedication to student learning and professional development.
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Complete an Agency Profile
All new agencies must fill out the Agency Profile and email the document to Konnie Kirchner at kkirchner@unomaha.edu.
Schedule an Appointment
If you would like to schedule a time to meet with the Field Practicum Office about the possibility of hosting a field practicum student or to learn more about the UNO Grace Abbott School of Social Work field practicum program, please complete this form or contact Konnie Kirchner at kkirchner@unomaha.edu.