Field Education

A formative experience in field education Scott Wilkes called his field director from a phone booth on Broadway Avenue in uptown New York, not far from the Columbia University campus where he was getting his MSW. He was struggling in his field placement at Misericordia Hospital in the Bronx.…

Splitting his time between the court and the classroom, Christian McDaniel is a graduate student-athlete chasing victories in both basketball and social work, driven by a passion for teamwork and community impact. 🏀 Learn more about McDaniel's experience as a Spartan in this segment from CWRU…

Class Year: May 2025 Degree Program: MSW On-Campus Concentration: Mental Health with Children and Adolescents Field Education Organization: Hispanic Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Outreach Program (HUMADAOP) in Cleveland, Ohio Hometown: Albuquerque, NM Give a brief overview…

Class Year: May 2025 Degree Program: MSW On-Campus Concentration: Community Practice for Social Change (CPSC) Field Education Organization: Community Innovation Network at the Mandel School in Cleveland, Ohio Hometown: Rochester, New York Give a brief overview of your field education…

Class Year: May 2025 Degree Program: MSW On-Campus Concentration: Mental Health with Adults Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio Summer Field Placement/Internship: Cleveland Leadership Center in Cleveland, Ohio Explain what you're doing at your field placement/internship this summer. I have…

Hands-on experiences: 6 CWRU students share how they’re spending their summer From clinical rotations in emergency departments to hands-on roles in engineering and nonprofit organizations, students at Case Western Reserve University are gaining invaluable experiences through internships this…

Class Year: May 2026 Degree Program: MSW Weekend Concentration: Children, Youth and Families Field Education Organization: Boys Hope Girls Hope in Garfield Heights, Ohio Hometown: West Farmington, Ohio Give a brief overview of your field education experience. I am a wellness…

Case Western Reserve University students come to campus with impressive résumés. While here, they continue to flourish—and share their knowledge, skills and experiences with our university community, leaving a mark on their peers, instructors and the broader campus and Cleveland communities.…

Class Year: July 2024 Degree Program: MSW On-Campus Concentration: Health Field Education Organizations: Parent Bereavement Programs at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio Hometown: Round Rock, Texas Give a brief overview of your field education experience(s). In my…

Class Year: May 2024 Degree Program: MSW On-Campus Concentration: Children, Youth and Families Field Education Organizations: Asian Services In Action (ASIA) in Cleveland, Ohio + Crossroads Health in Mentor, Ohio Hometown: Tangshan, China Give a brief overview of your field education…