MSW Full-Time Program
Formerly known as the Day program, the MSW Full-Time Program is a full-time, two-year program. Required courses and most practicum placements are offered during Autumn, Winter, and Spring Quarters, during weekday and daytime hours. In their second year, students choose one of the three specializations in the MSW curriculum: Administration and Policy Practice, Community-Centered Integrative Practice, or Clinical Social Work.
For a sample schedule for each quarter in the MSW Full-Time Program, visit the MSW Full-Time Two-Year Course & Fieldwork page.
Practicum Placement Process
MSW Full-Time Tw0-Year students have two practicum placements: one in their Generalist year and one in their Specialized year.
The Generalist Practicum provides students with a range of learning opportunities across micro, mezzo, and macro practice.
The Specialized Practicum is tailored to a student’s chosen specialization and offers broader responsibilities and more complex skill development.
Summer Placement Timeline 2025-2026
*For incoming MSW Full-Time Generalist students
*CWTAP students: this timeline does not apply to you. Please contact CWTAP directly about your placement process.
June: Explore Opportunities
Attend Information Sessions
Field Faculty offer sessions to help you explore different practice areas and agencies for your Generalist practicum.
Meet Your Field Faculty
MSW Day students will be assigned a Field Faculty in mid-June for consultation, support, and advising during the placement process.
Start Planning
Meet with your Field Faculty to discuss potential placement sites before you apply. If you’re interested in an agency not currently in our network, bring this to your Field Faculty—do not contact the agency yourself.
Complete Your Questionnaire
Field Faculty will review your practicum questionnaire submission. This will guide their advising with you.
June–August: Review & Apply
Access the Field Opportunities Website (mid-June)
OFE will send you a link to browse all available placements. Each posting includes:
- Placement description and learning opportunities
- Eligible programs and practice levels
- Application requirements and deadlines
- Schedule options
- Any prerequisites
Before You Apply:
Meet with your Field Faculty (check if required for your cohort)
- Verify you meet prerequisites (experience, interests, appropriate program level)
- Prepare your application materials:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- OFE practicum application cover sheet (optional—check with your Field Faculty)
- Any additional materials requested by the site
Important Notes:
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- Each agency may have its own application process—read postings carefully
- You may see placement information from previous cycles—check posting dates for current opportunities
July–August: Interview & Match
Apply to Up to 3 Sites at a Time
As a courtesy to your peers and agencies, limit yourself to three active applications.
Interview Process:
- Agencies screen applications
- Selected students are invited to interview
- Agency offers placement to their top choice
Accepting Offers:
You have 5 business days to accept or decline a placement offer. After one week, the offer may be withdrawn.
September: Finalize Placement
September 3rd: All placements must be confirmed with Field Faculty
OFE will send instructions on how to submit your confirmed placement information during the summer.
Questions?
Contact your Field Faculty or the OFE team anytime at sswfield@uw.edu—we’re here to support you!
Winter Placement Timeline 2026-2027
*CWTAP students: this timeline does not apply to you. Please contact CWTAP directly about your placement process.
January: Explore Opportunities
Attend Information Sessions
Field Faculty offer info sessions to help you explore different practice areas, specializations, and traineeship opportunities
Meet your Field Faculty
BASW students: your Field Faculty is Saul Tran Cornwall
Start Planning
Meet with your Field Faculty to discuss potential placement sites before you apply. If you’re interested in an agency not currently in our network, bring this to your Field Faculty – do not contact the agency yourself.
February: Review & Apply
Access the Field Opportunities Website (available to students on February 3, 2026)
OFE will send you a link to browse all available placements.
- Each posting includes:
- Placement description and learning opportunities
- Eligible programs and specializations
- Application requirements and deadlines
- Schedule options
- Any prerequisites
Before You Apply
- Meet with your Field Faculty
- Verify you meet prerequisites (experience, interests, program level, specialization)
- Prepare your application materials:
- Updated resume
- Cover letter
- OFE Practicum Cover Sheet (check with your Field Faculty, this might be optional)
- Any additional materials required by the agency/site
Important Notes:
- Each agency may have its own application process – read the postings carefully
- Hospital placements have unique process with an earlier finalization deadline, this depends on the hospital you are applying to
February to March: Interview
Apply up to 3 sites at a time
As a courtesy to your peers and agencies, limit yourself to three active applications
Interview Process
- Agencies screen applicants
- Selected students are invited to interview
- Agency offers placement to student
Accepting Offers
- You have 5 business days to accept or decline a placement offer. After one week, the offer may be withdrawn
March to April: Finalize Placement
The Office of Field Education will send instructions on how to submit your confirmed placement information during Winter and Spring Quarter
Questions?
Contact your Field Faculty or the OFE team anytime at sswfield@uw.edu—we’re here to support you!
Practicum Hours, Credits and Due Dates
| Quarter | Start Date | Practicum Hours/Week | Credits | Seminars | Due Dates |
| Summer | – | – | – | – | – |
| Autumn | Oct 7 | 8 hours/week (Tues) | 2 | 3 sessions (2 hours each) | Learning Agreement Due: Dec 5 |
| Winter | Jan 5 | 16 hours/week (Mon/Tues) | 4 | 3 sessions (2 hours each) | Evaluation due: Mar 13 |
| Spring | Mar 3 | 16 hours/week (Mon/Tues) | 4 | 3 sessions (2 hours each) | Evaluation due: Jun 5 |
Total: 400 hours = 10 credits / 8 seminar sessions total
Autumn Quarter:
- Credits: 2 credits
- Practicum Hours: 8 hrs/week (Tues)
- Seminars: 3 sessions, 2 hrs each
- Learning Agreement Due: Dec. 5
- No quarterly evaluation
Winter Quarter:
- Credits: 4 credits
- Practicum Hours: 16 hrs/week (Mon/Tues)
- Seminars: 3 sessions, 2 hrs each
- Quarterly Evaluation Due: Mar. 13
- No learning agreement
Spring Quarter:
- Credits: 4 credits
- Practicum Hours: 16 hrs/week (Mon/Tues)
- Seminars: 3 sessions, 2 hrs each
- Quarterly Evaluation Due: Mar. 13
- No learning agreement
Note: Schedule varies by quarter with some flexibility available through Field Faculty approval
| Quarter | Start Date | Practicum Hours/Week | Credits | Seminars | Due Dates |
| Summer | – | – | – | – | – |
| Autumn | Sept 24* | 24 hours/week (Mon, Tues, Weds) | 6 | – |
Learning Agreement Due: Oct 17
Evaluation Due: Dec 5
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| Winter | Jan 5 | 24 hours/week (Mon, Tues, Weds) | 6 | – |
Evaluation Due: Mar 13 |
| Spring | Mar 30 | 20 hours/week (Mon, Tues, Weds) | 5 | – |
Evaluation Due: Jun 5 |
| Specialization options: Administration and Policy Practice (APP), Community-Centered Integrative Practice (CCIP), Clinicial Social Work (CSW) | |||||
Total: 680 hours = 17 credits*
Specializations: Administration and Policy Practice (APP), Community-Centered Integrative Practice (CCIP), Clinical Social Work (CSW)
Autumn Quarter:
- Credits: 6 credits
- Practicum Hours: 24 hrs/week (Mon, Tues, Weds)
- Learning Agreement Due: Oct 17
- Quarterly Evaluation: Dec 5
Winter Quarter:
- Credits: 6 credits
- Practicum Hours: 24 hrs/week (Mon, Tues, Weds)
- Quarterly Evaluation Due: Mar. 13
- No learning agreement
Spring Quarter:
- Credits: 5 credits
- Practicum Hours: 20 hrs/week (Mon, Tues, Weds)
- Quarterly Evaluation Due: Mar. 13
- No learning agreement
Note: Schedule varies by quarter with some flexibility available through Field Faculty approval
Each student’s credit plan and program of study varies, but this outline reflects the most common path our students take.
| Quarter | Start Date | Practicum Hours/Week | Credits | Due Dates |
| Summer | Term B: Intensive 4-week academic “bridge” program with 3 courses, attending full-time. No practicum. | |||
| Autumn | Sept 24 | 24 hours/week (Mon, Tues, Weds) | 6 |
Learning Agreement Due: Oct 17
Evaluation Due: Dec 5
|
| Winter | Jan 5 | 24 hours/week (Mon, Tues, Weds) | 6 |
Evaluation Due: Mar 13
|
| Spring | Mar 30 | 20 hours/week (Mon, Tues, Weds) | 5 |
Evaluation Due: Jun 5
|
| Specialization options: Administration and Policy Practice (APP), Community-Centered Integrative Practice (CCIP), Clinicial Social Work (CSW) | ||||
Total: 680 hours = 17 credits*
Specializations: Administration and Policy Practice (APP), Community-Centered Integrative Practice (CCIP), Clinical Social Work (CSW)
Autumn Quarter:
- Credits: 6 credits
- Practicum Hours: 24 hrs/week (Mon, Tues, Weds)
- Learning Agreement Due: Oct 17
- Quarterly Evaluation: Dec 5
Winter Quarter:
- Credits: 6 credits
- Practicum Hours: 24 hrs/week (Mon, Tues, Weds)
- Quarterly Evaluation Due: Mar. 13
- No learning agreement
Spring Quarter:
- Credits: 5 credits
- Practicum Hours: 20 hrs/week (Mon, Tues, Weds)
- Quarterly Evaluation Due: Mar. 13
- No learning agreement
Note: Schedule varies by quarter with some flexibility available through Field Faculty approval
Each student’s credit plan and program of study varies, but this outline reflects the most common path our students take.