IV-E students must fulfill field requirements as described in the MSW Student Manual. Any questions or concerns about their field placements should follow appropriate field procedures. Students should discuss problems with their field instructor, faculty field laison, IV-E Coordinator and finally, if unresolved, with the School of Social Work Field Director, in that order. IV-E students in both years will also participate in additional Child Welfare training which are mandatory. These hours do not count as part of the 16 or 24 field practicum hours.
The Title IV-E MSW Program is a career development program for entry level public child welfare practice involving the primary method of direct services. Students must complete the equivalent of two years of field placement in the MSW program. The first year of fieldwork will occur in an agency, which serves IV-E eligible children and families. The second year of fieldwork will occur in a county child welfare agency. In both placements, the students’ caseload shall consist of IV-E eligible cases. Students, who have documented difficulties in first year of practice classes and field, must address these issues in their second year practice and field. The student is then required to present documentation to be evaluated by the Title IV-E Coordinator and/or faculty to maintain good standing in the program
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