Agencies and Field Instructors

Placement Agencies and Field Instructors play critical roles in Social Work students' education. The Social Work Department is very fortunate to work with incredible organizations to provide students with diverse, enriching, and very rewarding learning experiences. 

Explore this section of our website to learn more about:

  • the Role and Responsibilities of Field Instructors
  • Placement Hours and Schedules
  • Trent's Learning Framework (including an overview of our Learning Plan and Progress Review)
  • Insurance Coverage for students while they're in placement

If you have any questions please connect with one of our Field Education Coordinators

Avery Comeau (Durham): acomeau@trentu.ca or book an appointment with Avery

Travis Peck (Peterborough): travispeck@trentu.ca or book an appointment with Travis

Trent University respectfully acknowledges it is located on the treaty and traditional territory of the Mississauga Anishnaabeg. We offer our gratitude to First Peoples for their care for, and teachings about, our earth and our relations. May we honour those teachings.

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