School of Social Work (SSW) field education presents you with multiple opportunities to become a part of the professional social work community, where you will learn to integrate classroom knowledge with practice and develop your social work skills and identity. Field education provides an opportunity to participate in "hands-on" meaningful service and gain invaluable professional experience.
The SSW Office of Field Education (OFE) has over 550 fieldwork sites primarily in Southeast Michigan, but also in locations across the country and around the world with 750 licensed professional social workers who will mentor and help prepare you for a career in the social work field.
Social work students work closely with OFE Field Faculty to identify placement sites appropriate to curriculum objectives, learning goals and individual interests.
Field Students
Field Instructors
Field Education Events
Pre-Field Orientation for MSW Students Starting Field in the Fall 2025 Term (In-Person)
Pre-Field Orientation is an opportunity to meet with your Field Faculty to discuss the start of your Field Education experience. This mandatory meeting will go through expectations, important due dates, and help you prepare to begin your field placement.
Virtual Pre-Field Orientation for Online Students Starting Field in the Fall 2025
Pre-Field Orientation is an opportunity to discuss the start of your Field Education experience. This mandatory meeting will go through expectations, important due dates, and help you prepare to begin your field placement.
Placement Verification Forms (PVFs) Open
For all students currently enrolled in field.
Students must submit their PVF's by Tuesday 09/09/25. This will allow one week for their Field Instructor/Task Supervisor to review, approve and submit the PVF by the final due date of Tuesday 09/16/25.
