[MSW] MSW Field Orientation Invitation Invitation

[Avril Knox]

MSW Field Orientation Invitation

You are invited to attend the MSW Field Orientation to receive important information regarding the field education experience, requirements, and expectations for your practicum journey.

Date: March 22, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM

Purpose of the Orientation and Field Education

Field education is considered the signature pedagogy of social work education, providing students with the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in real-world practice settings. During this orientation, students will learn about:

  *   The purpose of field education: Integrating theory, research, and practice while developing professional social work competencies.
  *   Professional expectations: Ethical practice, communication, accountability, and adherence to agency policies and the NASW Code of Ethics.
  *   Roles and responsibilities: Understanding the roles of the student, field instructor, task supervisor, and the university field office.
  *   Learning objectives and competencies: How field education supports the development of the CSWE EPAS competencies required for professional social work practice.
  *   Field placement processes: Expectations for documentation, supervision, time requirements, and evaluation of student performance.
  *   Professional growth: Developing practice skills in engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation within agency and community settings.

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Mar 22, 2026 4:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting: {{arg0}}
https://tamuc.zoom.us/meeting/register/l23oCL6NQg2XeZC3jo4QRg

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Best regards,

Dr. Avril W. Knox, DSW
Assistant Professor
MSW Field Education Director
Faculty Advisor, Advocates @ A&M
School of Social Work | Henderson Building
Mail: P.O. Box 3011, Commerce, TX 75429
Ship: 2600 S Neal Street, Commerce, TX 75428
[East Texas A&M logo]<https://www.tamuc.edu/>


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