UConn Field Instructor Form
Thank you for your interest in joining UConn as a field instructor. We are excited to work with you moving forward. Please note that all field instructors must meet the following requirements to be a field instructor to a UConn Student:
o Master’s degree from an accredited Social Work program
o Two years post-MSW experience
o LCSW required for clinical settings.
o Provide 60-90 minutes of weekly supervision.
o Attend the Seminar in Field Instruction (if have never taken SIFI)
o Complete an educational contract with the student in the Fall.
o Complete mid-year and end-of-year evaluations
o Provide ongoing evaluation of student progress.
o Give students appropriate learning tasks.
o Communicate with the student, Faculty Advisor, and school regularly.
o Open-minded and inclusive
Once you complete and submit this form, it will be routed to the Field Education Department where a staff member will review and follow up with additional questions.