Practicum Forms, Information & Important Dates

NOTE: Attending the Field Orientation is mandatory for all students seeking a Winter 2025 placement. Priority during the placement process will be given to students who attend. Additionally, students in the BSW program are required to attend the Career services Resume and Cover Letter Workshop.

NOTE: Attending the Practicum Orientation is mandatory for all students seeking a Summer 2025 placement. Priority during the placement process will be given to students who attend. Additionally, students in the BSW program are required to attend the Career services Resume and Cover Letter Workshop.

NOTE: Attending the Practicum Orientation is mandatory for all students seeking a Fall 2025 placement. Priority during the placement process will be given to students who attend. Additionally, students in the BSW program are required to attend the Career services Resume and Cover Letter Workshop.

Applications and Proposals

• Practicum applications and proposals are submitted through mySuccess.

Practicum Information

• Preparing for Field Placement – Resume, Cover Letter and Interview Guides
• Field Placement Sample Cover Letter – SOWK 4601-4602 – Summer-Fall

Practicum Evaluation

• Mid-Point Evaluation Form – Student
• End-Point Evaluation Form – Student
• Learning Contract (click here for a Sample Learning Contract)
• Record of Hours Template
• Evaluation of Practicum Placement

Finalizing Placement

• Practicum Agreement Form (submitted though mySuccess)
• CU Letter to Placement Employers (insurance)
• CU Student Declaration of Understanding (insurance)

Practicum I Waiver

• Paid Work History Form
• Unpaid Work History Form

Applications and Proposals

• Practicum applications and proposals are submitted through mySuccess.

Practicum Information

• Preparing for Field Placement – Resume, Cover Letter & Interview Guides
• Cover Letter Example – SOWK 5606

Practicum Evaluation

• Mid-Point Evaluation Form – Student
• End-Point Evaluation Form – Student
• Learning Contract (click here for a Sample Learning Contract)
• MSW Record of Hours Template
• Evaluation of Practicum Placement

Practicum Portfolio

• SOWK 5606 (Practicum I) Portfolio Instructions
• SOWK 5607 (Practicum II) Portfolio Instructions
• How to Create a Secret URL link for your Portfolio

Finalizing Placement

• Practicum Agreement Form (submitted though mySuccess)
• CU Letter to Placement Employers (insurance)
• CU Student Declaration of Understanding (insurance)