GSS Field Education Resources

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The Field Instruction Department has developed a number of resources to provide our students and field instructors with the tools to navigate the fieldwork experience in an organized and informed manner.

If you would like information about how to become a field instructor or how to host an intern at your agency, please contact at [email protected].

GSS Field Education Forms and Policies

Field Department Contacts

Field Education Calendars

On-Campus Program Field Calendars

  • ON CAMPUS MSW PROGRAM
    FALL 2022-SPRING 2023 FIELD EDUCATION CALENDAR
    SPECIALIST YEAR/ADVANCED STANDING
     
    Sept. 12, 2022 Fieldwork Begins
    Sept. 12, 14, & 17, 2022 Field Advisement Session 1 (held Mon, Wed or Sat)
    Sept. 30, 2022 Educational Agreement Due in Tevera
    Oct. 10, 2022 Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day - No fieldwork. University closed.
    Oct. 24, 26, & 29, 2022 Field Advisement Session 2 (held Mon, Wed or Sat)
    Oct. 28, 2022 Six Week Progress Report Due in Tevera
    Nov. 14, 16, & 19, 2022 Field Advisement Session 3 (held Mon, Wed or Sat)
    Nov. 23 - 25, 2022 Thanksgiving - No fieldwork. University closed.
    Dec. 12, 14, & 17, 2022 Field Advisement Session 4 (held Mon, Wed or Sat)
    Dec. 22, 2022 Last Day of Fall 2022 Term
    Dec. 23 - Jan. 8, 2023 Christmas/Semester Break -  No fieldwork. University closed.
    Jan. 9, 2023 Spring 2023 Term - Fieldwork Continues
    Jan. 9, 11, & 14, 2023 Field Advisement Session 5 (held Mon, Wed or Sat)
    Jan. 16, 2023 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No fieldwork. University closed.
    Feb. 20, 2023 Presidents' Day - No fieldwork. University closed.
    Mar. 6, 8, & 11, 2023 Field Advisement Session 6 (held Mon, Wed or Sat)
    Mar. 13 - 19, 2023 Spring Break - No fieldwork
    Apr. 6 - 10, 2023 Easter Recess - No fieldwork. University closed.
    Apr. 17, 19, & 22, 2023 Field Advisement Session 7 (held Mon, Wed or Sat)
    Apr. 21, 2023 Final Field Evaluation Due in Tevera
    May 5, 2023 Last Day of Fieldwork
    May 20, 2023 Graduation Day

     

     

    IMPORTANT NOTES

    1. Students are expected to complete all field hours and commit to the entire length of their field placement which will be stipulated in their educational agreement. Students may not end their placement before the last days of field listed on this calendar.

    2. This calendar should be adjusted accordingly for students who begin their placement late or have a disruption in their placement.

    3. The only official days off from field are outlined above. Students are expected to be in their field placements at all other times during the academic year. Students who miss scheduled time due to religious observances, personal leaves, or agency closures are expected to make up the time on an alternative date that is approved by the field instructor/supervisor. All absences from fieldwork must be made up. Only time actually worked in the field can be counted. Students may begin field later and deadlines should be adjusted accordingly.

  • ON CAMPUS MSW PROGRAM
    FALL 2022-SPRING 2023 FIELD EDUCATION CALENDAR
    GENERALIST YEAR 
     
    Sept. 12, 2022 Fieldwork begins
    Sept. 19, 21, & 24, 2022

    Field Advisement Session 1 (held Mon, Wed or Sat)

    *You are to attend the seminar day you chose on your field application (i.e., If you chose Wed 6 - 8 pm then are to attend seminar on Sept. 21 and the following Wednesday seminars indicated on the calendar).
    Sept. 30, 2022 Educational Agreement Due in Tevera
    Oct. 10, 2022 Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day - No fieldwork. University closed.
    Oct. 3, 12, & 15, 2022 Field Advisement Session 2 (held Mon, Wed or Sat)
    Oct. 28, 2022 Six Week Progress Report Due in Tevera
    Oct. 31, Nov. 2, & Nov. 5, 2022 Field Advisement Session 3 (held Mon, Wed or Sat)
    Nov. 23-25, 2022 Thanksgiving - No fieldwork. University Closed
    Dec. 5, 7, & 10, 2022 Field Advisement Session 4 (held Mon, Wed or Sat)
    Dec. 9, 2022 Mid-Year Evaluation Due in Tevera
    Dec. 22, 2022 Last Day of Fall 2022 Term
    Dec. 23 - Jan. 8, 2023 Christmas/Semester Break - No fieldwork. University closed.
    Jan. 9, 2023 Spring 2023 Term - Fieldwork Continues
    Jan. 16, 2023 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No fieldwork. University closed.
    Jan. 23, 25, & 28, 2023 Field Advisement Session 5 (held Mon, Wed or Sat)
    Feb. 20, 2023 Presidents' Day - No fieldwork. University closed.
    Mar. 13 - 19, 2023 Spring Break - No fieldwork. University closed.
    Mar. 20, 22, & 25, 2023 Field Advisement Session 6 (held Mon, Wed or Sat)
    Apr. 6 - 10, 2023 Easter Recess - No fieldwork. University closed.
    Apr. 21, 2023 Final Field Evaluation Due in Tevera
    Apr. 24, 26, & 29, 2023 Field Advisement Session 7 (held Mon, Wed or Sat)
    May 5, 2023 Last Day of Fieldwork

     

    IMPORTANT NOTES

    1. Students are expected to complete all field hours and commit to the entire length of their field placement which will be stipulated in their educational agreement. Students may not end their placement before the last days of field listed on this calendar.

    2. This calendar should be adjusted accordingly for students who begin their placement late or have a disruption in their placement.

    3. The only official days off from field are outlined above. Students are expected to be in their field placements at all other times during the academic year. Students who miss scheduled time due to religious observances, personal leaves, or agency closures are expected to make up the time on an alternative date that is approved by the fieldd instructor/supervisor. All absences from fieldwork must be made up. Only time actually worked in the field can be counted. Students may begin field later and deadlines should be adjusted accordingly.

Online Program Field Calendars

  • ONLINE MSW PROGRAM
    FALL 2022-SPRING 2023 FIELD EDUCATION CALENDAR
    GENERALIST YEAR 
     
    Sept. 6, 2022 LAST DAY OF ADD/DROP
    Sept. 6, 2022

    Fieldwork Begins
    Sept. 21 & 24, 2022 Field Advisement Session 1 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    Sept. 30, 2022 Educational Agreement Due in Tevera
    Oct. 10, 2022 Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day - No fieldwork. University closed.
    Oct. 12 & 15, 2022 Field Advisement Session 2 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    Oct. 28, 2022 Six Week Progress Report Due in Tevera
    Nov. 2, & 5, 2022 Field Advisement Session 3 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    Nov. 23-25, 2022 Thanksgiving - No fieldwork. University Closed
    Dec. 5, 14 & 17, 2022 Field Advisement Session 4 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    Dec. 9, 2022 Mid-Year Evaluation Due in Tevera
    Dec. 22, 2022 Last Day of Fall 2022 Term
    Dec. 23 - Jan. 2, 2023 Christmas/Semester Break - No fieldwork. University closed.
    Jan. 3, 2023 Spring 2023 Term - Fieldwork Continues
    Jan. 16, 2023 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No fieldwork. University closed.
    Jan. 25 & 28, 2023 Field Advisement Session 5 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    Feb. 20, 2023 Presidents' Day - No fieldwork. University closed.
    Mar. 1 & 4, 2023 Field Advisement Session 6 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    Mar. 29 & Apr. 1, 2023 Field Advisement Session 7 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    Apr. 6 - 10, 2023 Easter Recess - No fieldwork. University closed.
    Apr. 14, 2023 Final Field Evaluation Due in Tevera
    Apr. 23, 2023 Last Day of Fieldwork

     

    IMPORTANT NOTES

    1. Students are expected to complete all field hours and commit to the entire length of their field placement which will be stipulated in their educational agreement. Students may not end their placement before the last days of field listed on this calendar.

    2. This calendar should be adjusted accordingly for students who begin their placement late or have a disruption in their placement.

    3. The only official days off from field are outlined above. Please note that these days may conflict with agency hours so please connect with your agency and Field Advisor to discuss any discrepancies. Students are expected to be in their field placements at all other times during the academic year. Students who miss scheduled time due to religious observances, personal leaves or agency closures are expected to make up the time on an alternative date that is approved by the field instructor/supervisor. All absences from fieldwork must be made up. Only hours actually worked in field will be counted for total accumulation. Students may begin field later and deadlines should be adjusted accordingly and in collaboration with your Field Advisor.

  • ONLINE MSW PROGRAM
    FALL 2022-SPRING 2023 FIELD EDUCATION CALENDAR
    SPECIALIST YEAR/ADVANCED STANDING
     
    Sept. 6, 2022 LAST DAY OF ADD/DROP
    Sept. 6, 2022 Fieldwork Begins
    Sept. 14 & 17, 2022 Field Advisement Session 1 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    Sept. 30, 2022 Educational Agreement Due in Tevera
    Oct. 10, 2022 Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day - No fieldwork. University closed.
    Oct. 26 & 29, 2022 Field Advisement Session 2 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    Oct. 28, 2022 Six Week Progress Report Due in Tevera
    Nov. 16 & 19, 2022 Field Advisement Session 3 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    Nov. 23 - 25, 2022 Thanksgiving - No fieldwork. University closed.
    Dec. 9, 2022 Mid-Year Evaluation Due in Tevera
    Dec. 14 & 17, 2022 Field Advisement Session 4 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    Dec. 22, 2022 Last Day of Fall 2022 Term
    Dec. 23 - Jan. 2, 2023 Christmas/Semester Break -  No fieldwork. University closed.
    Jan. 3, 2023 Spring 2023 Term Begins - Fieldwork Continues
    Jan. 11 & 14, 2023 Field Advisement Session 5 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    Jan. 16, 2023 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No fieldwork. University closed.
    Feb. 20, 2023 Presidents' Day - No fieldwork. University closed.
    Mar. 8 & 11, 2023 Field Advisement Session 6 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    Apr. 6 - 10, 2023 Easter Recess - No fieldwork. University closed.
    Apr. 19 & 22, 2023 Field Advisement Session 7 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    Apr. 14, 2023 Final Field Evaluation Due in Tevera
    May 5, 2023 Last Day of Fieldwork
    May 20, 2023 Graduation Day

     

     

    IMPORTANT NOTES

    1. Students are expected to complete all field hours and commit to the entire length of their field placement which will be stipulated in their educational agreement. Students may not end their placement before the last days of field listed on this calendar.

    2. This calendar should be adjusted accordingly for students who begin their placement late or have a disruption in their placement.

    3. The only official days off from field are outlined above. Please note that these days may conflict with agency hours so please connect with your agency and Field Advisor to discuss any discrepancies. Students are expected to be in their field placements at all other times during the academic year. Students who miss scheduled time due to religious observances, personal leaves or agency closures are expected to make up the time on an alternative date that is approved by the field instructor/supervisor. All absences from fieldwork must be made up. Only hours actually worked in field will be counted for total accumulation. Students may begin field later and deadlines should be adjusted accordingly and in collaboration with your Field Advisor.

  • ONLINE MSW PROGRAM
    SPRING 2023-Summer 2023 FIELD EDUCATION CALENDAR
     
    Jan. 3, 2023

    Fieldwork Begins
    Jan. 9, 2023 Last Day of ADD/Drop 
    Jan. 16, 2023 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No required fieldwork. University closed.
    Jan. 18 & 21, 2023 Field Advisement Session 1 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    Jan. 20, 2023 Educational Agreement Due in Tevera
    Feb. 17, 2023 Six Week Progress Report Due in Tevera
    Feb. 22 & 25, 2023 Field Advisement Session 2 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    Mar. 22 & 25, 2023 Field Advisement Session 3 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    Apr. 5, 2023 Field Advisement Session 4 (synchronous Wednesday)
    Apr. 6 - 10, 2023 Easter Recess - No fieldwork. University closed. 
    Apr. 15, 2023 Field Advisement Session 4 (sychronous Saturday)
    Apr. 21, 2023 Mid-Year Evaluation Due in Tevera
    Apr. 24 - 30, 2023 Semester Break. (No classes and No field)
    May 17 & 20, 2023 Field Advisement Session 5 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    June 14 & 17, 2023 Field Advisement Session 6 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    June 19, 2023 Juneteenth Day - No required fieldwork. University closed.
    July 4, 2023 Independence Day - No required fieldwork. University closed.
    July 12 & 15, 2023 Field Advisement Session 7 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    Aug. 18, 2023 Final Field Evaluation Due in Tevera
    Aug. 20, 2023 Last Day of Fieldwork

     

    IMPORTANT NOTES

    1. Students are expected to complete all field hours and commit to the entire length of their field placement which will be stipulated in their educational agreement. Students may not end their placement before the last days of field listed on this calendar.

    2. This calendar should be adjusted accordingly for students who begin their placement late or have a disruption in their placement.

    3. The only official days off from field are outlined above. Please note that these days may conflict with agency hours so please connect with your agency and Field Advisor to discuss any discrepancies. Students are expected to be in their field placements at all other times during the academic year. Students who miss scheduled time due to religious observances, personal leaves or agency closures are expected to make up the time on an alternative date that is approved by the field instructor/supervisor. All absences from fieldwork must be made up. Only hours actually worked in field will be counted for total accumulation. Students may begin field later and deadlines should be adjusted accordingly and in collaboration with your Field Advisor.