About us

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 ensures the quality of the program through systemic feedback. Members of the Department co-chair with faculty the Field of Practice Advisory Committees. The Department also sponsors the Placement Fair to aid students in their placement and professional decision-making.

Field Education at CUSSW has a dual aim. Students learn to master the knowledge and skills of the profession as they serve individuals, families, neighborhoods, communities and organizations. "Learning While Serving!"

January SIFI:

We are offering two SIFI classes in the Spring, CLASS “A” starting Thursday, January 28 and CLASS “B” starting on Friday, January 29, 2010 (CLOSED). Both classes will be held at 1255 Amsterdam Avenue, Room TBA. Please click here for the January SIFI class schedule.

In order to register for the SIFI you must be supervising a student, be a licensed social worker and have graduated at least three years. If you are a new field instructor, first contact an Associate Director in the Field Education Department to make sure your agency is approved, and then complete the Field Instructors' Experience Outline Form. As soon as possible, fax this form, along with a copy of your resume to 212-851-2330.