We in the Office of Field Education look forward to supporting your internship in social work. Our job is to match you to an agency where you will gain the skills and knowledge you need to apply your classroom learning to your professional role. Basically, the Office of Field Education is charged with turning students into social workers. This is not a magical process, though; it is fully rooted in reality. Each semester, more than 400 students work alongside veteran social workers to learn how theory translates into practice and how practice impacts the lives of real people with real strengths and real concerns. Field education is the most exciting, most challenging learning experience you will encounter as you pursue your degree. We are affiliated with more than 300 agencies in the DFW area. In addition, we are affiliating agencies across the state to accommodate our growing distance education enrollment. With this number of placement options, we are able to match students to a variety of practice situations with diverse populations. We facilitate matches that will promote ethical and evidence-based social work practice while instilling competence and confidence in new professionals. Our students enjoy the support of their on-site Field Instructors as well as the support of the SSW faculty and the Office of Field Education. Together, we strive to create an environment for positive change and growth.
