Seminar Training in Field Instruction (SIFI)

Seminar Training in Field Instruction (SIFI)

Registration for the Spring ‘25 offerings are now OPEN.

There is no fee for the seminar.

Eligibility Requirements

SIFI Participants must have:

  • An MSSW, no other degree can be used to supervised CSSW interns 
  • at least 3 years post MSSW experience in order to sit for the course.
  •  For CSSW graduates there is a 2 year post graduation requirement. 
  • SIFI participants must be supervising a CSSW practicum student at their place of employment.

Completing the application does not guarantee enrollment in the SIFI Course. Enrollment is finalized after a CSSW intern is formally assigned and accepted for the academic year.

Available Sections

Click here to register: SIFI Registration Form

12 SESSION SEMINAR IN FIELD INSTRUCTION

Online via Zoom

Please review the 12 Session Seminar in Field Instruction* course attendance and CEU policy.  All the 12 Session courses are identical.. 



Course registration is currently open. Sections fill on a first come first serve basis. 

12 Sessions Spring ‘25

Tuesday, 6:00pm- 7:00pm EST

  • Jan 21, Jan 28
  • February 4, 11, 18, 25
  • March 4, 11, 25
  • April 1, 8, 15

Friday, 9:00am - 10:00am EST

  • Jan 24, 31
  • February 7, 14, 21, 28
  • March 7,14, 28
  • April 4, 11,18

ABBREVIATED 3 SESSION COURSE

Online via Zoom

This course is available for instructors who are outside of the Tri-State (NY, NJ, CT) area or who have five or more years of supervision experience. Please review the  Abbreviated 3 Session Course* attendance and CEU policy.  

Course registration is currently open. Sections fill on a first come first serve basis.

Abbreviated 3 Sessions Spring ‘25

 

Thursday, 5:00-6:00pm EST

  • Jan 30
  • Feb 6, Feb 13

More information on policies and procedures at CSSW can be found in our website along with the student handbook and in an FAQ format here. Please email [email protected] with any questions.

*This link provides an overview of the NYSED CEU Requirements

For past participants CSSW does not keep records on SIFI courses for the past 5 years

Questions?  Contact Us.


Email: [email protected]