GSS Field Education Resources
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 gssfieldinstruction@fordham.edu.
On Campus Specialist Year 2021-2022 Field Calendar
FALL 2021-SPRING 2022 FIELD EDUCATION CALENDAR
| Group A | Specialist (382 Hours) |
| Group B | Advanced (450 Hours) |
| Group C | Advanced Standing Non-Fordham BASW (500 Hours) |
| Sept. 13, 2021 | Fieldwork Begins |
| Sept. 22 & 25, 2021 | Field Seminar Module 1 (held Wed or Sat) |
| Oct. 1, 2021 | Educational Agreement Due in Tevera |
| Oct. 20 & 23, 2021 | Field Seminar Module 2 (held Wed or Sat) |
| Oct. 22, 2021 | Six Week Progress Report Due in Tevera |
| Nov. 17 & 20, 2021 | Field Seminar Module 3 (held Wed or Sat) |
| Nov. 24-28, 2021 | Thanksgiving Recess. No fieldwork. University closed. |
| Dec. 10, 2021 | Mid-Year Evaluation Due in Tevera |
| Dec. 15 & 18, 2021 | Field Seminar Module 4 (held Wed or Sat) |
| Dec. 23, 2021-Jan. 2, 2022 | Christmas Recess. No fieldwork. University closed. |
| Jan. 3, 2022 | Fieldwork Resumes. |
| Jan. 19 & 22, 2022 | Field Seminar Module 5 (held Wed or Sat) |
| Feb. 16 & 19, 2022 | Field Seminar Module 6 (held Wed or Sat) |
| Feb. 18, 2022 | Field Evaluation Due in Tevera (Group A Specialist 382 Hours) |
| Mar. 9 & 12, 2022 | Field Seminar Module 7 (held Wed or Sat) |
| Mar. 13, 2022 | Last Day of Field* (Group A Specialist 382 Hour) |
| Mar. 14-20, 2022 | Spring Recess. No fieldwork |
| Apr. 12, 2022 | Field Evaluation Due in Tevera (Group B & C Advanced Standing) |
| Apr. 14-18, 2022 | Easter Recess. No fieldwork. University closed. |
| Apr. 24, 2022 | Last Day of Field* (Group B Advanced Standing 450 Hours) |
| May 15, 2022 | Last Dy of Field* (Group C Advanced Standing 500 Hours) |
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.
On Campus Generalist Field Lab Plus 2021-2022 Field Calendar
FALL 2021-SPRING 2022 FIELD EDUCATION CALENDAR
GENERALIST YEAR FIELD LAB PLUS
| Sept. 1 & 4, 2021 | Field Seminar Lab Module 1 (synchronous held Wed or Sat) |
| Sept. 22 & 25, 2021 | Field Seminar Lab Module 2 (synchronous held Wed or Sat) |
| Oct. 6 & 9, 2021 | Field Seminar Lab Module 3 (synchronous held Wed or Sat) |
| Oct. 20 & 23, 2021 | Field Seminar Lab Module 4 (synchronous held Wed or Sat) |
| Oct. 27 & 30, 2021 | Field Seminar Lab Module 5 (synchronous held Wed or Sat) |
| Nov. 3 & 6, 2021 | Field Seminar Lab Module 6 (synchronous held Wed or Sat) |
| Nov. 17 & 20, 2021 | Field Seminar Lab Module 7 (synchronous held Wed or Sat) |
| Nov. 24-28, 2021 | Thanksgiving Recess - University Closed |
| Dec. 1 & 4, 2021 | Field Seminar Lab Module 8 (synchronous held Wed or Sat) |
| Dec. 15 & 18, 2021 | Field Seminar Lab Module 9 (synchronous held Wed or Sat) |
| Dec. 23, 2021-Jan. 2, 2022 | Christmas Recess - University Closed. |
| Jan. 3, 2022 | First Day of Fieldwork |
| Jan. 12 & 15, 2022 | Field Seminar Lab Module 10 (held Wed or Sat) |
| Jan. 21, 2022 | Educational Agreement Due in Tevera |
| Feb. 11, 2022 | Six Week Progress Report Due in Tevera |
| Mar. 14-20, 2022 | Spring Recess - No fieldwork |
| Mar. 16 & 19, 2022 | Field Seminar Lab Module 11 (held Wed or Sat) |
| Mar. 25, 2022 | All Site Visits to be Completed by Field Advisor |
| Apr. 14-19, 2022 | Easter Recess. No fieldwork. University closed. |
| Apr. 22, 2022 | Final Evaluation Due in Tevera |
| Apr. 27 & 30, 2022 | Field Seminar Lab Module 12 (held Wed or Sat) |
| May 15, 2022 | 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.