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About the Department

The Field Education Department is responsible for implementing the course in Field Instruction. It does this in several ways. It recruits appropriate sites to be graduate placement opportunities for students and recruits, screens and trains field instructors. It trains and supervises field advisors and ensures the quality of the program through systemic feedback. Members of the Department co-chair with faculty the Field of Practice Advisory Committees. And the Department sponsors such programs as the annual Field of Practice Forum and the Placement Fair to aid students in their placement and professional decision-making.


UPCOMING EVENTS


Register For The SIFI:

The Seminar in Field Instruction (SIFI) Orientation will be held on Friday, September 11th, 2009 from 9am-3:30pm. The day will include an orientation and then the first two classes.  If you are a new field instructor from an agency that has never had a CUSSW intern, first contact an Associate Director in the Field Education Department. All new field instructors must be out of school for at least three years and have the LMSW. Complete the Field Instructors Experience Outline Form and fax this, along with a copy of your resume, to (212) 851-2330.


Incoming First Year Students:

Incoming first year students will receive their placement information during the week of orientation: August 31 - September 3, 2009.

Department of Field Education: 1255 Amsterdam Avenue, Mail Code 4600 NY, NY 10027
Tel. (212) 851-2307  |  Fax (212) 851-2330  |   Directors/Administration