Contact Us

Thank you for contacting the University of Montana School of Social Work's Field Education Team. We aim to reply to all queries within 1-2 business days. This contact is your go-to for any technical questions about Sonia (our practicum software), support needs, and general questions about practicums. For inquiries specific to our Field Education Team members, please use the contact details provided below.

Campus MSW/BSW/2+2 Students

  • Katharina Werner, Director of Field Education, for MSW Campus and Advanced Standing practicum inquiries, site visits, or any challenges or concerns: katharina.werner@umontana.edu
  • Katie Karas, Assistant Director of Field Education, for BSW practicum inquiries, site visits, or any challenges or concerns: katie.karas@umontana.edu
  • Tomas Hernandez, for Sonia-related questions and technical support needs: um.sw.fieldoffice@mso.umt.edu

Online MSW Students

  • Jen Barile, Assistant Director of Field Education for the Online MSW Program, for practicum student inquiries, site visits, or challenges or concerns: jen.barile@mso.umt.edu
  • Sarah Fielding, Assistant Director of Field Education for the Online MSW Program, for practicum student inquiries, site visits, or challenges or concerns: sarah.fielding@mso.umt.edu
  • Kimmie Garner, Assistant Director of Field Education for the Online MSW Program, for practicum student inquiries, site visits, or challenges or concerns: kimberly.garner@mso.umt.edu
  • Bonnie Hockenberry, for Sonia-related questions and technical support needs: um.sw.fieldoffice@mso.umt.edu