School of Social Work: Practicum Experience

As the School of Social Work prepares students to become professional social workers we form partnerships with a large number of social service agencies. These agencies enter into a legal agreement with Hawaii Pacific University to provide practicum to both BSW and MSW students within specific requirements. We cannot accomplish our mission without their continuous participation, commitment and dedication to the education of future social workers.

Learning Agreement Contracts

Learning Agreement Contracts are joint documents that are instrumental for the student and Field Instructor/Practicum Site Supervisor to develop the objectives and tasks of the practicum experience based on the School of Social Work practice behaviors.  It is expected that the Learning Agreement is developed collaboratively by the student and Field Instructor/Practicum Site Supervisor and completion of the document is required for every practicum.

Competencies/Practice Behaviors Practicum Assessment (PBPA) Survey Forms

PBPA survey forms are a way for Field Instructors/Practicum Site Supervisors and students to evaluate performance in the field based on practice behaviors.  We ask that the Field Instructors/Site Supervisors meet with their practicum student(s) to discuss the survey questions and answers.

Evaluation of HPU School of Social Work Practiucm Education Program by Field Instructor

The HPU Practicum Coordinator will use the response to this evaluation to conduct an ongoing assessment of the School of Social Work Field Education Program. This form is only for Field Instructors/Site Supervisors who are supervising students seeking BSW or MSW degrees.

Field Instructors and Site Supervisors: a complete list of student practicum forms can be found by clicking HERE