Orientations

Student Practicum Education Orientation

Practicum Education Orientation is mandatory for Advanced Standing students and Foundation students who are taking practicum for the first time.  To clarify, "Advanced Standing" students are those students admitted with a BSW who will complete the program in one year, while "Advanced" students attended orientation previously for their Foundation year - these students do not need to attend this year.  Only new students need to attend.

The Student Practicum Education Orientation is held virtually in August.  Students must attend prior to starting their practicum. Please register for one of the dates below. 

Part 1:  Attend a Virtual (Zoom) Student Orientation.

New students are expected to attend an Orientation on one of the dates below.  Please click on a date to register & receive the Zoom link.  Be sure to save the link.

STUDENT ORIENTATION DATES 

    • Tuesday, August 19, 2025, from 6 - 9 PM - Click HERE to register.
    • Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 1 - 4 PM - Click HERE to register.
    • Friday, August 22, from 9 AM - 12 PM - Click HERE to register.
  • Handouts will be provided prior to the 2025 orientations.

Please mark your calendar and save the Zoom link.  If you have any questions, email the Practicum Office at practicum@ssw.umaryland.edu. 

Part 2:  Watch Orientation videos with video handouts

Practicum Education Videos

Practicum Education Video Handouts

Certificate of Completion -  Note:  Please wait until AFTER the Live Zoom Orientation to upload the Certificate of Completion in the Practicum Education Notebook.

Practicum Instructor Orientation
Welcome to Practicum Education at the University of Maryland School of Social Work!  
 
The Practicum Instructor Orientation is in two parts: 
 
Part 1.  Watch the five short videos at your own pace prior to the start of practicum. To view the videos click on the link below:   
 
Part 2.  After you have reviewed the videos, you are invited to attend a virtual New Instructor Orientation.  During the webinar we will review the instructor video material, the instructor role and expectations, and answer questions. (The New Instructor Orientation Live-Webinar is not eligible for CEUs.) 
 
Please select one of the following dates to register for the New Instructor Orientation Live Webinar:
  • Friday, September 19, from 9 AM - 12 PM. Register HERE.
 
Learning Lab for Foundation Students

All FOUNDATION students entering practicum will begin the practicum experience in a required, 2-day Learning Lab. Students will be introduced to and practice basic social work skills connected to the first learning competency; and will receive instruction through a combination of live-virtual learning, asynchronous learning, and an in-person day of learning activities.  

Please click on the link below to register for the virtual session on August 28, which will be virtual from 9 am to 12 noon followed by an asynchronous learning session in the afternoon. See the agendas for more details.

  • Day 1: Thursday,  August 28, 2025, 9:00AM – 5:00PM (Virtual Live and Asynchronous) PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 
  • Day 2: Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 8:30AM – 5:00PM (In-person @ USG -- students placed in DC Metro area)
  • Day 2: Thursday, September 4, 2025, 8:30AM – 5:00PM (In-person @UMB -- students placed in Baltimore Metro area)

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