The field
internship takes place during the spring semester and is a placement for
a minimum of 400 clock hours. The student works at their field placement
for 32 hours per week for the entire semester and attends the senior
seminar once a week at the Saint Leo University campus. Students are
responsible for their own transportation to their field placements.
An approved
on-site M.S.W. supervisor, the field instructor, supervises the
students. Twice during the semester, for the mid-term evaluation and
final evaluation, the student is v
isited by the social work program
field liaison who conducts an interview with the student and field
instructor to monitor progress, address concerns, and review all
evaluation materials. The field liaison assigns the final grade for the
student.
The senior seminar is designed to integrate social work
course materials with the student's field experience. This is achieved
through weekly seminar discussion of the student's field placement,
numerous presentations, resume building, interviewing, formal case
presentations, and an integrative senior paper. If you have any
question, please contact Field
Education Coordinator.