Vision/Mission

The Office of Field Education is committed to educating, equipping and empowering prospective and current social workers to improve the lives of individuals, families and communities. The vision of the Office of Field Education is realized through its partnerships with community-based agencies committed to addressing the grand challenges of social work, as initiated by the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare. 

Purpose

The Office of Field Education includes the operations of the MSW and BSW Field Education programs. It provides support and consultation to department faculty, students, and field agencies regarding field instruction-related issues. Major activities include:

  • Development, evaluation, and support of field agency partnerships and contracts
  • Oversight of student field instruction and placement
  • Provision of field training, workshops, and continuing education for Field Instructors, Preceptors, and community partners
  • Ensure adherence to policies and procedures related to field education

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Key Staff

Philip Breitenbucher, EdD

Associate Professor of Social Work
Director, Office of Field Education
MSW Online Coordinator

Office Phone: 951-552-8984
E-mail: pbreitenbucher@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James Building 128B

Froylana Heredia-Miller, DSW, LCSW

Associate Professor of Social Work
Director of MSW Field Education

Office Phone: 951-552-8393
E-mail: fherediamiller@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James Building 275

Brittany Lytle-Rodriguez, DrPH, MSW

Assistant Professor of Social Work
Director, BSW Field Education

Office Phone: 951-552-8366
E-mail: blytlerodriguez@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James 266

 
 

Contact the Division of Social Work

Associate Dean: TBD
Operations Manager: Candice DuBose
Email: cdubose@calbaptist.edu
Phone: (951) 552-8361

James Building, Rm 108
8432 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, CA 92504