SSW General Practicum Information

The Carleton University School of Social Work would like to thank the social work faculties, departments and schools who are members of the Association of University and Colleges of Canada and accredited by the CASWE-ACFTS Commission on Accreditation for sharing their field materials and providing input into important policies and protocols related to field education.

The BSW and MSW programs at Carleton University are  accredited programs of the Canadian Association for Social Work Education-Association canadienne pour la formation en travail social (CASWE-ACFTS), and operates according to the standards and requirements of the Association.

As stated in the CASWE-ACFTS Educational Policies & Accreditation Standards (EPAS) – 2021:

Field Education is a critical and distinctive aspect of social work education and takes place in the context of field education practicums. The purpose of field education is to integrate theory and practice, enabling students to further develop, refine, and enhance the values, knowledge, and skills reflective of the core learning objectives identified in Accreditation Standard 3.4.5.

Communication with Students

All policies and procedures related to the Practicum courses outlined and those communicated by other means (e.g., Carleton email, School of Social Work website) are in place to manage the efforts of the field team to place all students expeditiously.

Students are required to use their Carleton student email address for all communication with the field team and with field placement agencies.
Emails maybe be time-critical, ensure you check your Carleton email on a regular basis even while on practicum.

Students are responsible for contacting Carleton’s Information Technology Services (ITS) if they experience problems with their Carleton email account. ITS website: https://carleton.ca/its/

Glossary of Terms

During the process of applying and completing your practicums, there are a variety of terms that are used and have a specific meaning. Below is a list of these terms and meanings.

Roles and responsibilities of each member of the Field Team

Each person who is part of the Field Team is responsible for a variety of tasks. The list below is an overview of the expectations of each role.