Dispatches from the Field: Nicole Shanelle Haynes
Nicole Shanelle Haynes, MSW ’20, shares her field education experience at Strategy Matters, located in Dorchester, Massachusetts.
Field Education
Hands-on professional development, self-reflection, community relationships—field education is a cornerstone of your professional preparation and one of the key formational experiences you will have as a BCSSW student. It provides ample opportunities for you to apply what you learn in the classroom to real-world situations under the guidance of experienced supervisors.
By listening to your career goals, we match you with placements that fit your interests and strengths. And our robust relationships with alumni and community organizations in Greater Boston and around the globe form deep, lasting partnerships.
We also supply comprehensive support to succeed, including a dedicated advisor and field supervisor who assist you throughout the placement.
During your first year of field education, you’ll spend two days in at your placement—usually Monday and Tuesday each week for a total of 16 hours per week.
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In your second year of field education, you’ll spend three days per week at your placement—usually Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday each week.
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Agency Partners
BCSSW students benefit from a rigorous, practical education that prepares them to be some of the most skilled and knowledgeable practitioners in the region.
Advocates, Inc.
Boston Medical Center
Boston Public Schools
Brigham & Women's Hospital
Cambridge Health Alliance
Camp Harbor View
Carroll Center for the Blind
Catholic Charities
Catholic Relief Services
Children's Hospital
DOVE Inc.
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
Hope House, Inc.
Jesuit Refugee Service
Justice Resource Institute
MA Department of Mental Health
United Way
Veterans’ Administration Medical Centers
Wayside Youth and Family Support Network
Field Placement Process
PrintFind an impactful field placement that fits your interests. Start here.
Review Field Agency Database
Students at Boston College School of Social Work receive professional training from organizations throughout the Greater Boston area. Search current field placement agencies by region, specialized practice method, practice type, and population. The agency listings represent the broad range of practicum opportunities available but are subject to change as staffing and programming change.
Application Instructions
- Have an electronic copy of your latest resume ready in Microsoft Word.
- Review the Field Placement Information Sheet (PDF), which includes important considerations about the matching process and agency assignments. This sheet is also posted on the first page of the application.
- Answer all questions in the application, upload your resume, and click "Submit" before you log out or your answers will be lost.
- After you finish and submit the form, you will be emailed a confirmation receipt.
- You can log back into your application to edit
Questions
If you have questions, please contact the Field Education department at swfield@bc.edu or 617-552-4027.
Apply
Review the Field Placement Info Sheet. It includes important considerations about the matching process and agency assignments. As part of the placement process, your resume will be provided to agency personnel to review your experience and qualifications before a placement interview is scheduled.
