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Abstract
Little is known about field placement experiences of growing subgroups of students, particularly older, part-time, and field employment–based. Because of the centrality of field placements within MSW education, these student subgroups in field placements at one northeastern school were surveyed (N=779). A MANOVA analysis examined students' experiences with field setting, field supervision, and faculty field liaison. Results revealed that part-time, employment-based, or advanced-year students were significantly more positive about field experiences than full-time, non-employment–based, or foundation-year students. Age was not a significant factor. Implications of findings for admissions decisions, teaching, and structure of field education programs are discussed.