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Contact any member of the practicum team if you need assistance or have questions.

Becoming a Practicum Supervisor

Thank you for your interest in becoming a practicum supervisor for our social work practicum students. There are two types of Practicum Supervisors: Educational and Task Supervisors.

Educational Supervisors who provide supervision for BSSW students must hold a MSW degree from an accredited program and have two years of post-degree social work experience.

Educational Supervisors who provide supervision for MSW practicum students must have their LCSW credentials (e.g., CMSW + LMHP).

Task Supervisors may be from any discipline but are experienced in the day-to-day tasks of the position.

Steps to Becoming a Practicum Supervisor

Individuals who wish to provide supervision to a GASSW practicum student should complete these steps:

Step 1: Complete the practicum supervisor application and submit it to Konnie Kirchner via email at kkirchner@unomaha.edu. When finished, move on to step two.

Step 2: Watch the training modules in the order they are listed. Total training time is approximately 80 minutes.

Module 1 Introduction

Module 2 Roles and Responsibilities

Module 3 Preparing for Practicum

Module 4 Learning Contract and Hours

Module 5 Evaluating Practicum

Module 6 Practicum Supervision

Module 7 Ethics in Practicum


Practicum Supervisor Forms

The practicum office has forms to assist you with evaluation and supervision of your student.

View grading and supervisory forms (right-click on document and download before using).


Improving your Supervisory Skills

Practicum 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.

Watch the videos below to learn more.

Student Supervision: The Basics - Part 1

Learning Objectives: Building rapport with students, varying supervision styles and setting up successful agendas.

Student Supervision: The Basics - Part 2

Learning Objectives: Topics for discussion in supervision, using the learning contract, and supervising vs educating.

Supervision: Managing Various Skill Levels and Giving Appropriate Feedback

Learning Objectives: Common student learning stages, growing and nurturing confidence, giving constructive feedback.

Group Supervision

Learning Objectives: Managing multiple-skill, experience, and comfort levels; structuring your supervision sessions; example questions to enhance learning and application.

Effective Supervision: Retaining Quality Employees and Growing Successful Students

Learning objectives:
• Gain valuable skills to get the most out of your team and encourage growth
• Explore how to address conflict, problem solving behaviors, and leading difficult conversations (with case examples)
• Learn about effective leadership styles and how to implement them
• Learn how to challenge, correct, and support employees and students
• Explore reasonable expectations for practicum students and what they need from you

Additional Training Materials

  • Vignette Polling Questions
  • Individual Supervision Form
  • Wheel of Life
CEU certificate: contact your practicum specialist, Alisha Olson at asolson@unomaha.edu.

Summer Speaker Series

The Summer Speaker Series is offered in even-numbered years and includes free CEUs for practicum supervisors. Watch for additional information on topics, dates, and how to register.

Meet our Field Practicum team!

Theori Kenny, Practicum Specialist

Alisha Olson, Senior Practicum Specialist

Konnie Kirchner, Practicum Coordinator

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