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School of Social Work

Practicum Agency Directory

The Practicum Agency Directory highlights agencies and organizations where University of Montana social work students have previously completed practicum experiences. The directory includes partners in Missoula, throughout Montana, across the United States, and in other locations.

This directory is intended to help students explore the range of practice settings and learning opportunities available through field education. It is not a list of currently available placements. Agency participation, placement availability, compensation, supervision, and student opportunities may change from year to year.

Current students should use Student Resources, Sonia, and the current Practicum Placement Library when exploring available placement opportunities.

Using the Directory

Agencies are grouped by broad practice area to make the directory easier to explore. Many organizations work across multiple populations or practice areas and may appear in more than one section.

The labels below reflect prior practicum experiences and do not guarantee that the same opportunity is currently available:

  • [Paid] - The agency has previously offered a paid practicum opportunity, stipend, grant, or other compensation.
  • [EBP] - The agency has experience supporting an Employment-Based Practicum.
  • Virtual/Remote - The agency has previously supported a placement in which most student work was completed remotely. Some placements may also include in-person activities, supervision, or site visits.

Practice Areas

Select a practice area to jump to that section of the directory.

This directory lists agencies in Missoula and throughout Montana where our students have completed practicum requirements. We also have extensive partnerships with agencies in other U.S. states and internationally, especially through remote placements. This list is not comprehensive - for a broader list of placement opportunities, use the Sonia practicum placement software.

Click any agency name to visit its website. Practice areas are listed for navigation only; many agencies serve multiple populations and offer learning across micro, mezzo, and macro practice. The specific practicum role is shaped by the learning agreement, supervision, and student interests, not the category listed here.

How to Read the List

The labels below provide context based on prior placements. Availability varies by year, program needs, and funding.

  • [Paid] - Paid practicum opportunity available (hourly wages, grants, or stipends)
  • [EBP] - Agency has experience hosting Employment-Based Practicum students
  • Virtual/Remote - Practicum where most student work is completed remotely. Some placements may include occasional in-person supervision or on-site visits.

Jump to a Practice Area

Addictions

Aging & Hospice

Campus

Children & Families

Community Organizing & Macro Practice

Corrections

Disabilities

Food Insecurity

Health Centers

Houselessness

Interpersonal Violence & Criminal Justice

Medical Settings

Mental Health

Refugees

Schools

Veterans

Virtual/Remote

Corrections, Additions, or Questions?

To suggest an agency for the directory, report outdated information, or ask about a specific practicum setting, contact the Field Education Team at um.sw.fieldoffice@mso.umt.edu.

Last reviewed: October 2026. Agency participation, paid opportunities, Employment-Based Practicum availability, and placement options may change.