Block Placement
- 480 hours of internship in one semester
- Average weekly commitment: 30-37
- Requires special Academic Advisor approval
Field education is the final requirement to receive your social work or substance use treatment degree. We ensure the highest standard of real-world experience through agency internships, and through that require our students to meet certain prerequisites before they enter the field and ultimately apply for graduation.
Field Agency Affiliation Process
To register for field placement students must meet ALL of the following prerequisites:
Complete the following prerequisite courses:
Students must complete their field placement with an agency that meets the following requirements:
To register for field placement students must meet ALL of the following prerequisites:
Complete the following prerequisite courses:
Students must complete their field placement with an agency that meets the following requirements:
To register for field placement students must meet ALL of the following prerequisites:
Complete the following prerequisite courses:
Students must complete their field placement with an agency that meets the following requirements:
Review your degree plan to verify which semester you are to start Field. You can also check the prerequisites to verify if you are ready. You will apply for Field the semester before you are to start. The Field office sends out emails every semester to alert all Social Work students when the Field application for a particular semester will be opened and closed.
Students may select between either Split or Block Placement upon registering for classes.
Not sure if you qualify for field? Not sure which placement to choose? Our field specialists are here to help, just book an appointment! Our specialists have also created a FAQ Packet to answer all your questions to ensure you have a seamless field education experience.
Address
School of Social Work
Box 19129
501 W. Mitchell Street
Arlington, TX 76019-0129
Phone (Local): 817-272-3181 | (Toll Free): 866-272-3181
Fax: 817-272-5229
The School of Social Work Admissions office is located in
Suite 203 in the Social Work and Smart Hospital Building
(501 W. Mitchell Street, Arlington, TX 76019).