Print Resources for Field Internships Available at IWU
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Contemporary Field Social Work: Integrating Field and Classroom Experience by Mark DoelSAGE, 2011
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In the Field: A Guide for the Social Work Practicum by William A. DanowskiPearson, 2012, 2nd edition
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Practicum Companion for Social Work by Julie Birkenmaier; Marla Berg-Weger Allyn and Bacon, 2011, 3rd edition |
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by Narda Razack Fernwood, 2002. |
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Planning and Conducting Agency-Based Research by Alex J. Westerfelt; Tracy J. Dietz Allyn and Bacon, 2010. |
Helpful Links for Field Work and Professional Preparation
The New Social Worker: "8 Tips for New Social Work Interns"--Advice and Insights from Sharon L. Young, Ph.D., LCSW
National Association of Social Workers: NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies. Includes a student center with information on field placement.
Social Work Association of America: Offers many links and resources for those entering the field of school social work
Clinical Social Work Association: Offers resources specific to clinical practice, such as HIPAA, Medicare, and ethical guidelines, as well as job boards and online webinars.
Teaching & Learning in Social Work: Laurie Hitchcock, an assistant professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, explores ways to enhance lifelong learning for professional practice, including online networking.
Social Work Competencies: The Council on Social Work Education's Social Work Competencies
More Field-Specific Social Work Organizations: NYU offers links to a number of other field-specific social work organizations, as well as a guide to online discussion groups and newsletters for social workers.
Kids Count Data Center: Evidence-based indicators and data on child well-being across the United States. The Kids Count Data Center is a project of the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
Licensing Board or College Websites, Statutes and Administrative Rules: A searchable database of available websites related to licensing. Provided by the Association of Social Work Boards.
Interviewing for Field Placement
Questions an Agency May Ask:
- Why did you decide to become a social worker?
- Why are you interested in this agency/program?
- Why are you interested in serving our client population?
- What do you hope to gain from this experience?
- What strengths can you bring to this position?
- Tell me about your previous social work experiences?
- What are you looking for in a field supervisor?
- What can you tell me about your learning style?
- Have you worked successfully as part of a team in the past?
- How do you deal with stressful situations?
- Do you have any personal experience with the issues we address at this agency that might affect your work with our clientele?
Guides for Instructors and Supervisors
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Educational Supervision in Social Work: A Tack-Centered Model for Field Instruction and Staff Development byNew York, NY: Columbia UP, 2002. -
Supervision in Social Work byNew York, NY: Columbia UP, 2014.5th edition
Social Work Field Directors: Foundations for Excellence
by Cindy A. Hunter; Julia K. Moen; Miriam S. Raskin
Chicago, IL: Lyceum, [2015]
Advancing Human Rights in Social Work Education
by Kathryn Libal
Alexandria, VA: Council on Social Work Education, [2014]
