Field Education
With our robust field placement program some of your greatest challenges—and most profound learnings—will take place outside the classroom, preparing you for career success immediately after graduation.
An Exceptional Field Education Experience
During your first year of field education, you’ll spend two days every week at your placement—usually Monday and Tuesday—for a total of 16 hours per week.
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In your second year of field education, you’ll spend three days per week at your placement—usually Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
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Agency Partners
Our students engage in direct social work practice in public schools, medical centers, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and a wide range of settings in the human services sector.
Advocates, Inc.
Boston Medical Center
Boston Public Schools
Brigham & Women's Hospital
Cambridge Health Alliance
Camp Harbor View
Carroll Center for the Blind
Catholic Charities
Catholic Relief Services
Children's Hospital
DOVE Inc.
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
Hope House, Inc.
Jesuit Refugee Service
Justice Resource Institute
MA Department of Mental Health
United Way
Veterans’ Administration Medical Centers
Wayside Youth and Family Support Network
Casa Esperanza Field Experience
Field Placement Process
PrintStart here to find an impactful field placement that fits your interests.
Review Field Agency Database
Students at Boston College School of Social Work receive professional training from organizations throughout the Greater Boston area. Search current field placement agencies by region, specialized practice method, practice type, and population. The agency listings represent the broad range of practicum opportunities available but are subject to change as staffing and programming change.
Application Instructions
- Have an electronic copy of your latest resume ready in Microsoft Word.
- Review the Field Placement Information Sheet (PDF), which includes important considerations about the matching process and agency assignments. This sheet is also posted on the first page of the application.
- Answer all questions in the application, upload your resume, and click "Submit" before you log out or your answers will be lost.
- After you finish and submit the form, you will be emailed a confirmation receipt.
- You can log back in to your application to edit.
Questions
If you have questions, please contact the Field Education department at swfield@bc.edu or 617-552-4027.
Apply
Review the Field Placement Info Sheet. It includes important considerations about the matching process and agency assignments. As part of the placement process, your resume will be provided to agency personnel to review your experience and qualifications before a placement interview is scheduled.