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Student Pre-Field Assignments


Complete all assignments prior to beginning your field placement. All assignments should be submitted to your Field Liaison via Blackboard or email.

 

I

Ethics

BSW & MSW Generalist

Read the first article and choose a situation to discuss.

Read the second article and write a one-page paper expressing your ethical views regarding the issue you chose.

Read the third article and write a one-page paper explaining how you would incorporate ADEI (Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) into Social Work practice.

II

Safety

BSW & MSW Generalist

Read these articles and make a list of 20 safety techniques you will need to practice while you are in field placement.  In addition to listing general safety techniques, include a well-developed narrative addressing the safety precautions you will take during your field practicum.

III

Confidentiality / HIPAA

BSW & MSW Generalist

Read the above article and HIPAA overview. Think of some possible situations you might be presented with, during your field placement, regarding possible HIPAA violations. Write a one-page paper on a situation when you COULD NOT provide information on a client and a situation when you COULD provide information on a client.

IV

Professionalism in Social Work

BSW & MSW Generalist

Using at least two resources, write a one page paper on what professional in social work means to you and how you will become that professional when you graduate.

V

Using Supervision

BSW & MSW Generalist

Read this article. List 5 things you (as a student) can and will do to make sure you get the supervision you need from your field supervisor.

VI

Self Care

BSW, MSW Generalist, & MSW Specialist

Review the various links on the above webpage. Be sure to read the section on Introduction to Self-Care and the section on Developing Your Self-Care Plan. Once you have reviewed the webpage and links, complete the self-care worksheet attachment below.

Develop a well thought out self-care plan as you think about balancing your field placement with school and other responsibilities.

VII

Weekly Plan/Schedule

BSW, MSW Generalist, & MSW Specialist 

Submit a detailed weekly plan/schedule for managing your time to your field liaison.  This plan/schedule must include your plan for:

  • field placement hours
  • work schedule (if applicable)
  • study time
  • class time
  • any other commitments/responsibilities you have

You must prioritize and plan your time efficiently to manage school, work, and home commitments.  You are encouraged to map out all of your commitments on this weekly plan to get a realistic sense of managing these responsibilities during your two semester field placement. 

Below are two sample weekly time management sample plans.  Please choose one of these to detail your weekly plan. 

Pre-field- Time Management Weekly Plan Sample 1

Pre-field- Time Management Weekly Plan Sample 2

 

Allison Gibson
BSW Field Director
Office: Academic Complex 113B
Phone: 270-745-8811
Email: allison.gibson@wku.edu

Dr. Shannon Sales
MSW Field Director
Office: Academic Complex 111B
Phone: 270-745-4263
Email: shannon.sales@wku.edu


 


 


 


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 Last Modified 6/12/24