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Office of Field Education

Your journey into the world of social work begins here—where classroom learning meets real-world impact. The Field Education Program is a transformative part of your academic experience, offering you the opportunity to apply your knowledge in dynamic, hands-on settings. From your initial interview to your final placement, our dedicated team ensures a personalized and supportive process that prepares you for professional success.

Whether you're pursuing a Master of Social Work (MSW) or Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW), your field placement is more than just an internship—it's your gateway to becoming a confident, capable and compassionate social work professional.

What Makes Our Field Experience Unique?

We believe that individualized attention and strong support systems are key to a successful field experience. That’s why we offer:

One-on-One Interviews with a Field Coordinator: Every student meets individually with a field coordinator—either for the MSW or BSSW program—to discuss goals, interests and the best-fit placement options.

Dedicated Field Liaisons: Each student is assigned a liaison who provides ongoing guidance and support throughout the practicum.

Field Seminars: All students participate in seminars that foster reflection, skill-building and peer connection during their field experience.

Specialized Field Coordinators: We have coordinators dedicated to both MSW and BSSW students, ensuring tailored oversight and expertise for each program.

Community Partnerships

We partner with a wide network of thoroughly vetted community agencies across Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe and Palm Beach Counties. Each site is carefully selected and supervised by trained professionals committed to your growth and development.

These placements provide meaningful experiences that build your confidence, expand your skills and connect you with the communities you’ll serve.

Help Us Grow Our Network

Do you know of an agency that would make a great field site? We welcome your input! Email us at sowpracticum@fiu.edu with the details.