The Continued Need for Macro Field Internships: Support, Visibility and Quality Matter

The ongoing emphasis on micro practice and declining interest in macro practice has rasied concerns regarding the availability and quality of macro internships. Effective training of macro practitioners entering the field remains necessary for reasons including oversight of staff and student interns...

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Published in:Journal of social work education 2021-07, Vol.57 (3), p.478-488
Main Authors: Iverson, Melissa, Dentato, Michael P., Green, Keith, Busch, Nikki
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
College Faculty
Counselor Training
Cross Cultural Studies
Departments
Educational Quality
Foreign Countries
Graduate Students
Internship Programs
Internships
Masters Programs
Perceptions
Professional practice
Program Evaluation
Social programs
Social Work
Student Attitudes
Student Placement
Teacher Attitudes
Undergraduate Students
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Summary:The ongoing emphasis on micro practice and declining interest in macro practice has rasied concerns regarding the availability and quality of macro internships. Effective training of macro practitioners entering the field remains necessary for reasons including oversight of staff and student internships. This study examines student and faculty perceptions of macro practice field internship experiences within social work programs across the United States and Canada. Findings suggest the majority of internships are offered within MSW programs. Respondents identified a lack of support from social work programs or field departments and a lack of internships as primary barriers to obtaining quality placements.
ISSN:1043-7797
2163-5811
DOI:10.1080/10437797.2019.1671265