MSW@Denver Field Internship Placement Process & Resources

MSW@Denver Contact Information: 

• Email: fieldplacement@onlinemsw.du.edu

The MSW@Denver placement process is overseen by our 2U partners. Please reach out to your Placement Specialist for support. 

The MSW@Denver field placement process is outlined in detail in the Field Manual. Check out the Student Field Placement Process - MSW@Denver section to review step by step instructions from attending Field Orientation to attending a Field Liaison Meet and Greet at the beginning of the placement.

• Experiential Learning Cloud: MSW@Denver

  MSW@Denver students are invited to ELC before their placement begins.

  • The field team sends students an invitation to register for the GSSW field database, ELC.
  • The field team sends students an email with a video tutorial explaining how to complete the Site Placement Process which includes completing a Field Confirmation Form, connecting to the agency, and connecting to agency supervisor(s).
  • Once students complete the Site Placement Process, they will have access to track internship time and complete field assignments in ELC for the remainder of the field placement. 
    • See the video about how to confirm a placement in ELC below. 

• MSW@Denver - Confirm Field Placement in ELC

• Place of Employment Internship Guide: MSW@Denver

  POE proposals need to be submitted six weeks prior to your scheduled placement start date. Students who turn in proposals after that time may not start their internships on time.

  Start the steps as soon as possible, as the process can take several weeks. Communicate early and often with your supervisors and field advisor to make sure the process is on track. You will not begin accruing internship hours until all steps below have been completed and you have received final approval.

  • Step 1: Fill out a referral form and receive POE packet from placement specialist
  • Step 2: Work with your employment supervisor and field supervisor(s) to fill out POE packet, including listing learning activities for each of the competencies and providing signatures
  • Step 3: Student sends packet to placement specialist
  • Step 4: Schedule and attend approval meeting (you will received an email with scheduling instructions)
  • Step 5: Attend approval meeting with staff/faculty
  • Step 6: Complete follow-up items from meeting (if applicable)
  • Step 7: Receive approval from staff/faculty
  • Step 8: Receive official confirmation from placement specialist and confirm your start date