Field Practicum Experiences of Macro-Oriented Graduate Students

Abstract

This research examined the understudied field practicum experiences of macro-oriented (management and community practice) social work graduate students in macro practice settings. MANOVA results suggest that, although macro and clinical practice student s (n = 477) were similar in many ways, macro practice students, regardless of age, experience, or program status, reported less positive field placement experiences than clinical practice students. Implications and recommendations are discussed for macro-level social work education, the structure of management and community practice fieldwork, and supervision in macro-oriented practicum.

Key Words:

• Macro practice students
• management
• community practice
• policy
• field education
• field supervision