Practicum Placement and Education

Practicum education is a critical component of the BSW major and occurs during the fall and spring semesters of the senior year. Students are required to complete an application for practicum education during the semester prior to entering practicum placement.

The Practicum Office will review student practicum applications and work to match students for an interview with an agency that is accepting students for placement. BSW students have the opportunity to express their interests in areas of social work and populations they are interested in working with, but do not get to choose a specific placement site. Placements within specific areas of social work and/or with specific populations are not guaranteed.

All placement settings must provide generalist practice learning opportunities and meet the UNC Charlotte School of Social Work requirements for BSW practicum instruction. Students are not permitted to make contacts with potential practicum agencies or potential practicum instructors without the approval of the Practicum Office. All placement arrangements must be initiated by the Practicum Office.

Please visit the Practicum Education Website for additional information about the Practicum Education program and requirements.