SOCIAL WORK DIPLOMA
Field Education
Supervised field education placements are an important part of the curriculum and take place in all four terms of the program, providing you the opportunity to integrate classroom learning with the realities of day-to-day practice.
Develop a strong network of references through your field placement experiences. Some graduates find employment with or through their practicum agencies.
Examples of field placement environments include:
- Child and family services
- Income support programs
- Health and mental health services
- Addictions agencies
- Inner-city services
- Family Support Services
- Youth agencies
- Senior’s facilities
- Women’s shelters
International students must have a co-op work permit before starting field placement, clinical practice or practicum. A co-op work permit is different from your study permit; it is an additional permit that authorizes international students to participate in work that is integral to their program of study. If you will be working with vulnerable populations in a health, community or medical field, you will need an up-to-date medical exam by an IRCC-approved panel physician before applying for a co-op work permit.
Ask MacEwan International about the documents you need to have to apply. You should apply for a co-op work permit 4-6 months before the start of your field placement, clinical practice or practicum as current IRCC processing times are lengthy.
Gain work experience, apply the skills and knowledge you learn in class to a practical setting, study in another country, conduct research. Experiential learning can take you many directions. Find out what options are available for your program.