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 - Please mark your calendar and save the Zoom link.  

    • Tuesday, August 19, 2025, from 6 - 9 PM - FULL, no longer available.
    • Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 1 - 4 PM - Click HERE to register.
    • Friday, August 22, from 9 AM - 12 PM - Click HERE to register.

Student Orientation Handouts

Orientation Slide Presentation

Part 2:  Watch Orientation Videos

Students entering practicum are required to review 2 videos prior to the Live Virtual Orientation.

Practicum Education Videos

Video 3: Ethical Responsibilities, Code of Conduct, and Safety

Video 5: Use of Self: Compassion Satisfaction and Compassion Fatigue

 

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.

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