Students in our BSW and MSW programs complete a multi-semester practicum in the community under supervision. Depending on the student’s program of enrollment, the student will serve 112-280 hours per semester. See the chart below for information about the timelines for pre-practicum and practicum, including the weekly hour averages for each program. This practicum aligns with the Council on Social Work Education’s Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards, Ohio University Department of Social Work’s Student Behavior Expectations, and the National Association of Social Workers’ Code of Ethics.
BSW| Pre-Placement | Semesters (Hours/Week) |
|---|
| Spring junior year | Senior fall (14) and spring (16) |
In Person| Practicum | Pre-Placement | Semesters (Hours/Week) |
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| Foundation | 1st 7 weeks of fall | Week 8 fall (16) and entire spring (20) |
| Advanced | Spring foundation year | Advanced fall and spring (20) |
| Advanced Standing | Summer | Fall and spring (20) |
Online| Practicum | Pre-Placement | Semesters (Hours/Week) |
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| Foundation | Semester 3 | Semesters 4 (8), 5-6 (10) |
| Advanced | Semester 6 | Semesters 7-10 (10) |
| Advanced Standing | Semester 2 | Semesters 3-6 (10) |
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