This document summarizes the key components of a field instructor orientation at San Francisco State University's School of Social Work. It outlines the structure of the field education program including field agencies, field instruction courses, field seminars, and roles of field directors, instructors, and liaisons. It provides guidance on internship structure, supervision, integrating curriculum, learning contracts, risk management strategies, duties of agencies, interns, and the school. It also addresses insurance coverage and signs that require contacting a field liaison.

1. FIELD INSTRUCTOR ORIENTATION Dianne D. Mahan Director of Field Education SFSU School of Social Work 2009-2010 Academic Year

3. Internship Structure website: http://online.sfsu.edu/~swintern BASW MSW I MSW II DATES Sept. 9– May 16 Sept. 22-May 16 Sept.10-May 16 Hours 480 480 720 Hrs/week 16 16 24 Days Mon/Wed Tu/Thurs Tu/Th/Fri Supervision Per week 1 hour 1 ½ hour 1 ½ hour