{"id":71957,"date":"2020-11-09T11:04:15","date_gmt":"2020-11-09T16:04:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps-sowk\/?page_id=71957"},"modified":"2025-01-08T10:49:33","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T15:49:33","slug":"practicum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/practicum\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to Practicum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>The School of Social Work seeks to prepare students to be critical practitioners and agents of change.&nbsp;As part of this preparation and as a requirement for graduation, each student completes a field practicum. The practicum is intended to support the integration of theory and practice, preparing students to function as professional social workers.&nbsp;As such, the field practicum becomes the culminating experience of each student's education at the School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Field Education Office works closely with hundreds of community partners in order to secure the best possible practicum opportunities for students each academic year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-uppercase h5\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/advising\/cluster-6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic Advising<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2023\/10\/BSW-Practicum-Manual-2025-2026.pdf\">Practicum Resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LA&amp;PS Colleges<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writing-centre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Writing Centre<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button bg-primary-2 text-white rounded-0 learnmore-block p-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/practicum\/experience-york\/\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#810001\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Experience York Placement Database <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right small pl-2\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-4 is-cropped grid-block wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" data-id=\"72682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/12\/Prac-350x235-1.jpg\" alt=\"Female volunteer greeting woman at donation facility\" class=\"wp-image-72682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/12\/Prac-350x235-1.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/12\/Prac-350x235-1-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/practicum\/bsw\/\">BSW Practicum<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" data-id=\"72350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/11\/MSWPracticum538x303.jpg\" alt=\"east asian and white male students smiling in group discussion\" class=\"wp-image-72350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/11\/MSWPracticum538x303.jpg 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/11\/MSWPracticum538x303-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/gradstudies\/socialwork\/programs\/msw\/practicum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MSW Practicum<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" data-id=\"72437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/11\/PracticumPartners350x235.jpg\" alt=\"two women in conversation at desk\" class=\"wp-image-72437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/11\/PracticumPartners350x235.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/11\/PracticumPartners350x235-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/practicum\/partners\/\">Practicum Partners<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" data-id=\"364675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2024\/07\/student-resources-350x235-1.png\" alt=\"female student smiling in a study room with peers\" class=\"wp-image-364675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2024\/07\/student-resources-350x235-1.png 350w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2024\/07\/student-resources-350x235-1-300x201.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/practicum\/student-learning-resources\/\">Student Learning Resources<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">My placement did a lot for me to expand my practice. It allowed me to take the theories I've learned in class and work with clients while applying them in a practical way. In order to complete a professional program, you need both: you need to have theory, and you also need to have ways to practice that theory when you're going out into the real world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2014 Prableen Jaswal<br><em>Student, Social Work<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube border-md border-primary wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"School of Social Work | Student Voices\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GGzzgPd5gx8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Testimonials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">I was supported by the entire team when it came to my goals and I was always allowed to attend events and different groups to expand my learning and knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2014 Brittni Harris, BSW Student<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2021\/04\/Brittni-Harris.png\" alt=\"Brittni Harris profile photo\" class=\"wp-image-73029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2021\/04\/Brittni-Harris.png 600w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2021\/04\/Brittni-Harris-300x194.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">My supervisors were exceptional in providing guidance and feedback while at the same time allowing me to work independently, I was a respected member of an interdisciplinary team and I learned the value of working collaboratively with other health care professionals and supportive community agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2014 Trish Flannagan, MSW Student<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"661\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/10\/LAPS-1024x661.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/10\/LAPS-1024x661.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/10\/LAPS-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/10\/LAPS-1536x992.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/10\/LAPS-2048x1323.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"661\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/10\/LAPS-1024x661.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/10\/LAPS-1024x661.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/10\/LAPS-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/10\/LAPS-1536x992.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/10\/LAPS-2048x1323.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">My placement inspired me to pursue community mental health social work. I now work as a case manager in mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2014 Madelaine Ritts, MSW Student<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"661\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/10\/LAPS-1024x661.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/10\/LAPS-1024x661.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/10\/LAPS-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/10\/LAPS-1536x992.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/10\/LAPS-2048x1323.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Not only was I able to explore different roles and departments within the agency, but I was also treated with the utmost respect by my field instructor and the rest of the team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2014 Brianna Hogan, BSW Student<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The training that is offered to students prepares them to succeed in reaching their learning goals and beyond. My supervisor was very engaging and supported me along ever aspect of my placement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2014 Patsy Stafford, BSW Student<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"661\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/10\/LAPS-1024x661.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/10\/LAPS-1024x661.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/10\/LAPS-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/10\/LAPS-1536x992.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/10\/LAPS-2048x1323.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u201cTo me, fieldwork is one of the most important learning experiences \u2013 it provided me the opportunity to put theory into practice, to develop tangible employable skills, and to make meaningful connections in the field. I truly enjoyed and value my field placement experiences as it helped prepare me for the social work field\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2014 Dave Smith, MSW Student<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2021\/04\/dave-smith.png\" alt=\"Dave Smith profile photo\" class=\"wp-image-73031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2021\/04\/dave-smith.png 600w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2021\/04\/dave-smith-300x194.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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