Field education is an important component of the Collaborative. Agencies invest in training students and are able to directly influence tomorrow’s workforce. Students benefit by having meaningful assignments that challenge them to grow and develop their skills.

All child welfare scholars complete at least one field placement in child welfare at a local DSS. Child welfare scholars in a BSW program complete a 480-hour practicum; Masters students complete more than 900 hours in practicum. Between 2000 - 2005 there have been 489 students in field placements in 55 counties and 273 field instructors.

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Become a Field Instructor

Inspired Field Instructors are critical partners in the Collaborative. Through quality field education, Child Welfare Scholars develop the skills and knowledge needed to become leading child welfare professionals.

If you have a passion for child welfare, a desire to share you knowledge, and work in an agency willing to help foster a student’s development, the Collaborative could use your help.

For more information on becoming a field instructor, contact the Collaborative at NCCWEC@email.unc.edu.