Field Education

One of the most important and exciting, components of social worker education are the field practica. Human service and social change agencies provide settings in which students are challenged and supported in the integration of theories and practice skills. The School of Social Work at Temple University Harrisburg partners with hundreds of public and nonprofit organizations in Central Pennsylvania in order to provide MSW students with high quality field education experiences. Field Education programs are coordinated by Harrisburg´s field education staff for the Harrisburg campus and its three satellites (Juniata/Huntingdon, Lancaster, and Pottsville).

Social work students work closely with Field Education Specialists in identifying placement sites appropriate to curriculum objectives, learning goals and individual interests. In many cases, the Field Education Specialist also serves as a liaison between the School of Social Work and the field placement agency during the academic year. Depending on the student´s particular situation, a new field placement site may be developed. Also, for students already working in a social service agency, it may be possible to design a field placement opportunity at that site. Currently a large percentage of SSA students take advantage of this employment-based option.

General Information

Field Site Forms