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Who chooses field assignments?
Field placements are arranged and assigned by the Co-Directors of Field Instruction. Foundation placements are generic and may not necessarily coincide with student interests. If possible, we try to ensure that the foundation placement will also not be in an area of practice in which students may already have prior work experience. (Exceptions to this are for Child Welfare Collaborative students and students in the Three-Year Program.)
For advanced placements, students have some input as to specific agencies, and placements must agree with students' selected area of practice. However, placements are still arranged and assigned by the Co-Directors of Field.
I don't live in Greensboro. Can my internship be in my city of residence?
Yes. All effort is used to arrange placement assignments in or close to the student's home when possible. Students should be aware, however, that placements are arranged within a 150-mile radius of Greensboro.
Can I do a field placement in my workplace?
Yes, students may use their place of employment as an internship site. It is suggested that the worksite be used for as the Advanced Year placement because the student would be in placement for the full academic year.
The Request for Evaluation of Work Site for MSW Placement should be completed and returned to co-directors of field prior to placement assignments being made.
Rarely, students will be able to have both internships in the same agency, working with the same clientele, or receiving supervision for the same agency-based supervisor.
Do I need a car for my internship?
No. However, students without cars will be limited in placement opportunities. Most agencies expect students to go on home visits, attend meetings, and provide transportation for agency clientele, all of which require students to be mobile and not dependent on public transportation.
Are paid internships available?
Yes; however, they are uncommon. There is an information session scheduled during the fall semester of each year to inform students of assistantships and paid internship opportunities.