Office of Field Education

• We collaborate with over 600 partner agencies for internships and we are dedicated to continuously developing and investing in community partners throughout the state of Colorado and beyond.
• MSU Denver Social Work students intern in a great variety of settings such as hospitals, child welfare settings, schools, advocacy programs, public libraries, problem-solving courts, and more.
• Our internship search process is well-organized, supporting students in successfully finding their best internship opportunities.
• Students meet with dedicated and experienced Field Team members to provide individualized support connecting students with internship agencies that meet their educational and career goals.
• Exemplary concurrent field seminars, offered alongside internships, help students to integrate classroom learning with real-life experience with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

Field education is an exciting and integral part of a student’s journey through our social work programs. It provides opportunities for students to put social work skills, knowledge, and values into practice in an approved community agency and under the supervision of an experienced social work Field Instructor. In the field, students gain lived experiences with: critically reflecting on their use of professional self, examining the influences of diversity, identifying opportunities to promote social justice, advocating for policy and systems-level change, and applying social work ethics.

Our Office of Field Education is set up to assist students through every step of the process, from searching for and securing an internship to supporting their success throughout the duration of the field experience. In the spring semester prior to entering their fall Field Experience courses, students will attend an information session about field education and be paired with a member of the Field Team who will help guide the internship search process. Learn more about the Student Field Journey!

Field Manual – Revised Summer 2023