Congratulations, you are ready to start your field practicum experience! CMU's Bachelor of Social Work Program has developed unique partnerships and collaborations with multiple agencies in the Grand Valley. The field practicum will provide opportunities in an array of agencies, including public, non-profit, multidisciplinary, inpatient and outpatient services, human services, end of life, addiction, law enforcement, senior care facilities, schools, community clinics, medical, and mental health for you to develop and apply your social work skills. Diverse practicum sites ensure that you have exposure to ample social work career paths and field opportunities.
Students are expected to complete 450 hours (approximately 15 hours a week for both fall and springs semesters) of field training during your senior year practicums. The Bachelor of Social Work field practicum is a binding contract through both semesters. Students cannot start or complete their hours early.
Please see the forms below to assist you in preparing for your field practicum:
Getting Started
BSW Field Practicum Application
Important BSW Field Education Dates for Practicum
Guidelines for Professionalism
Colorado Mesa University Required Forms
BSW Field Education Agreement Form
Social Work Field Documents
BSW Field Agency Supervisor Assessment Form (HandShake)
BSW Student Self-Efficacy Assessment Form (HandShake)
Please contact Dr. Sunkel if you have any questions.
Dr. Michelle Sunkel, DSW, LICSW, LAC, MBE
Assistant Professor of Social Work
Houston Hall 222B
970.248.2004