M.S.W. Practicum Learning Resources

The Office of Practicum Learning coordinates the practicum learning experience for all M.S.W. students. In coordination with Practicum Faculty Advisors and Clinical Supervisors, they ensure that M.S.W. students receive a rich practicum learning experience. 

Important Links

M.S.W. Practicum Learning Guide (coming soon)
Assignment and Evaluation Dates

Who do I contact during the internship year? 

#1 Your Practicum Faculty Adviser (your PFA!)    

If your PFA is unavailable or for any reason, please always feel free to reach out to your contact in the Office of Practicum Learning (OPL). OPL contacts are listed below by internship state.

Who do I contact during the summer? 

If your internship is in...

Internship LocationContact
ArizonaKatya Cerar
Colorado  
 		Arianne Napier-White 
ConnecticutArianne Napier-White 
California (Bay Area)Katya Cerar
California (Los Angeles)Katya Cerar
DC/Baltimore area  
 		Kim Monson
Georgia Arianne Napier-White 
IllinoisKatya Cerar
Maine Arianne Napier-White 
Massachusetts (Central/Eastern)Arianne Napier-White 
Massachusetts (Western)Kim Monson
MinnesotaKatya Cerar
New YorkArianne Napier-White 
New HampshireKim Monson
North Carolina Kim Monson
OregonKim Monson
PennsylvaniaArianne Napier-White 
Rhode IslandKim Monson
VermontKim Monson
WashingtonKim Monson

 

Resources
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M.S.W. Practicum Learning Guide
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Assignment and Evaluation Dates
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Meet our Practicum Faculty Advisers
Meet our Practicum Learning Team
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Katya Cerar, M.S.W., Ph.D. '13, LICSW

Senior Director of Practicum Learning
Katya Cerar is the senior director of Practicum Education at Smith College School for Social Work and has taught and supervised students from various New…
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Alexis Jack Evwynne, LMHC

Office of Practicum Learning Administrative Assistant
Alexis Jack Evwynne is the administrative assistant in the Office of Practicum learning and formerly the Interim Coordinator to the Deans' Office. He is excited…
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Kim Monson, M.S.W. '08, LICSW

Associate Director of Practicum Learning
Kim Monson, M.S.W., LICSW (she/her) identifies as a Black, cis female from Western MA. She is a private practice clinician, an adjunct assistant professor at…
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Arianne Napier-White, M.S.W. '15, LCSW

Director of M.S.W. Practicum Learning
Arianne Napier-White, LCSW, is a clinical social worker with experience in diverse mental health settings, including hospitals, city government, and community…