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Generalist Field Practicum and Advanced Field Practicum

The field practicum experience, characterized by experiential learning, takes place in a community social service agency and is supervised by approved community practitioners. The field practicum courses, along with the approved supervision, are designed to facilitate a learning experience that is appropriate for the student's degree program and plan of study.

Generalist field practicum (BSSW and foundation-level MSW students) emphasizes the knowledge and processes basic to all social work interventions, introduces the student to various models designed to effect change in social systems and specific social problems, and provides an opportunity for integration of research, knowledge and skills. Generalist field practicum courses are: SOWK 4410, 4420, 8160, and 8170.

Advanced field practicum provides MSW students with advanced standing a combination of direct clinical services with individuals, families and small groups and indirect services including supervision, administrative activities, research, advocacy and community organizing. The student, in collaboration with their supervisor, will develop a learning contract that will dictate the focus of learning experiences in the field practicum setting. Advanced field practicum courses are: SOWK 8400, 8410, and 8420.


Preparing for Field Practicum

There is a 3-step process for preparing for field practicum.

  1. Completion of the Passport to Field Practicum orientation modules
  2. Participation in the virtual field practicum fair
  3. Field Practicum Advisement

Do you have questions about field practicum? If so, please reach out to your Field Practicum Advisor. Students are assigned a Field Practicum Advisor by the first letter of their last name. Below is the breakdown:

Konnie Kirchner: A-D

Michelle Manning: E-K

Theori Kenny: L-Q

Alisha Olson: R-Z

More information, activities, and forms in your planning packet


Field Practicum Planning Packet

Your Field Practicum Planning Packet has all the necessary information and documents for you to be successful in field practicum. To access your Field Practicum Planning Packet, click here and choose your program level.


Field Practicum Student Manual

Students should review the field practicum manual for policies and procedures as they relate to field practicum. The field practicum manual is updated periodically; students should check back on occasion to ensure they are following all field practicum policies and procedures.


Field Practicum Agency Partners

The field practicum office keeps a list of approved agencies available for students who are looking for field practicum placement, however, agency information can change without the field practicum office’s knowledge.

Search the most current list of agencies approved for field practicum placement (Javascript must be enabled.)


2024-25 Field Practicum Student Reps

The Field Practicum Committee includes a BSSW and MSW student member who each represent their respective program. In addition to the GASSW field practicum staff, students may contact their student representative for assistance with field practicum-related questions or concerns.

BSSW Student Rep: Maria Tonn (mtonn@unomaha.edu)

MSW Student Rep: Amber Godsey (agodsey@unomaha.edu)

Meet our Field Practicum team!

Theori Kenny, Practicum Specialist

Konnie Kirchner, Practicum Coordinator

Michelle Manning, Practicum Specialist

Alisha Olson, Senior Practicum Specialist

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  • 6001 Dodge Street | 206 CPACS
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