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
Assignment and Evaluation Dates
Meet our Practicum Faculty Advisers

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.

If your internship is in: 

Internship LocationContact
Arizona (Tucson)Kim Monson
Colorado (Boulder/Denver)  
 		Katya Cerar
ConnecticutKim Monson
California (Bay Area)Katya Cerar
California (Los Angeles)Katya Cerar
DC/Baltimore area  
 		Kim Monson
Georgia (Atlanta)Katya Cerar
Illinois (Chicago)Katya Cerar
Maine (Portland)Katya Cerar
Massachusetts (Central/Eastern)Kim Monson
Massachusetts (Western)Kim Monson
New YorkKim Monson
New HampshireKim Monson
North Carolina (Durham)Kim Monson
Oregon (Portland)Kim Monson
PennsylvaniaKim Monson
Remote PlacementsKim Monson
Rhode IslandKim Monson
VermontKim Monson
Washington (Seattle)Kim 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, LMSW

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