Social Work

Prospective Agencies

Lauren Practicum 2025

Join Us as a Practicum Partner Agency

Our Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program relies on meaningful community partnerships with agencies who are committed to shaping the next generation of social workers. Our students bring curiosity, compassion, and a willingness to learn, and our partner agencies play a vital role in growing and developing students as part of the professions "Signature Pedagogy" of practicum education.

If your agency is passionate about helping students grow and also values fresh energy and support within your organization, we would love to connect!

Key Program Details 

We are an accredited BSW program through the Council on Social Work Education and adhere to the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) noted through CSWE: www.cswe.org.

To be eligible sites must be able to provide: 

  • 1 hour a week of supervision from a staff member who has received a BSW or MSW from a CSWE accredited program and has 2 years of post degree social work practice experience. 
  • In person practice experiences for a student that supports a generalist education with learning opportunities in each of the five systems levels: with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. 

Practicum Program Information : 

  • Students begin practicum placements in August and continue through April of their senior year. 
  • Students are in practicum approximately 14 hours a week, typically on Tuesday's and Thursday's. 
  • Agency panels are hosted in February where student's can learn more about your organization and potential roles for the following academic year. 
  • Student interviews begin at practicum sites in March with placements solidified in April (then with students beginning practicum in August).  

Interested in Becoming a Practicum Site

We welcome new partners each year, from small grassroots organizations to large community agencies.

If your agency would like to be considered as a practicum placement site, please complete our Agency Interest Form: Agency Interest Form: Xavier Bachelor of Social Work Practicum Placement or you can reach out directly to our Director of Field Education Megan Zarnitz at zarnitzm@xavier.edu.