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Herzing University Partners with Guild to Expand Access to Healthcare Career Pathways
Herzing University, an accredited, private non-profit institution today announced a new partnership with Guild, the leader in opportunity creation for America’s workforce.
Through this new partnership, employees at leading healthcare organizations including Bon Secours Mercy Health, Sentara Healthcare, and Trilogy Health Services will now have employer-funded access to Herzing’s career-focused healthcare programs.
Does Herzing provide professional liability insurance while I am in my practicum?
Yes, Herzing provides professional liability insurance for students while in practicums.
What happens if I don’t like my practicum or it doesn’t go well?
We work hard in the placement process to find you a practicum that is the best fit.
A lot of supports are provided for you while in your practicum. If you have challenges, reach out to your practicum liaison and communicate when challenges arise.
Most challenges can be remedied, but there are rare situations where we may change a placement at semester if isn’t the best fit.
Additionally, there are situations where students do fail practicum and lose hours, but this is a last resort.
We want everyone to have a practicum experience that is the best for them and the clients they desire to serve!
What kind of support do I receive from Herzing while I am in my practicum?
Herzing provides student support throughout your educational career. Importantly, you will have a field instructor you meet with weekly, with whom you will also be submitting weekly communication forms. Additionally, you will have a Practicum Liaison who is licensed Herzing MSW faculty member that will support you in your practicum course and provide support. The Director of Field is also available for any concerns that arise during the practicum experience.
Please note: Herzing University students who participate in an online course or programs are eligible for any/all student services offered by the University. These services typically include financial aid for those who qualify, employment assistance, academic advising, tutoring programs, and learning resources.
Do I take classes while I am in my practicum?
Yes. That is the beauty of field education at Herzing! You will be taking courses that will pertain to your field practicum and vice versa. Discussions and assignments are geared for an integrative student social work practitioner experience.
Can I do a virtual or hybrid practicum?
Yes, however these practicums are very hard to find, they may be easier to find for the 2nd year specialized practicum.
All practicums have activities that can be completed away from the practicum, but this does not make up majority of the hours.
This is an online program, so where do I complete my field practicum?
Any agency that employs social workers or similar professionals and allows you to meet the 9 competencies of social work education.
Students have completed practicums at hospitals, schools, behavioral health hospitals, counseling agencies, community action agencies, substance recovery programs, residential facilities, and colleges.
I have children and I work a full-time job. Is there flexible scheduling for my clock hours each semester?
Yes. Schedules are encouraged to be consistent, and some agencies may have more restrictions on scheduling than others. When seeking a good fit for your practicum, this conversation may be important during your initial discussion with agencies regarding scheduling. Ultimately, your base schedule is worked out between the student, agency, field instructor and Practicum Liaison. You also receive clock hours for supervision and approved hybrid activities can be added to your learning plan.
What if I found an agency setting, but there is not an MSW employed there?
Yes. You can have Task Instructor who is a similar degree or background and provides day-to-day supervision.
You would need to work with the Director of Field to locate an external Field Instructor who can provide a weekly supervision and attend site visits and provide evaluations. Herzing does pay Field Instructors, so this is a helpful incentive.