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Contact<\/h3>\n

For contact information, please visit the School of Social Work Practicum Education website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Practicum Education at the Boston University School of Social Work provides students with the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and principles and research evidence to practice with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations.<\/p>\n

The objective of practicum education is to prepare students for competence in social work practice by helping them develop the knowledge, skills, and values they will need to assume a range of professional roles in a variety of settings.<\/p>\n

Traditional Track students have both a generalist and an advanced internship. Human Service Experience (HSE) students have one 1,000-hour internship. The first half focuses on generalist competencies, and the second half is considered advanced. Advanced Standing students have one advanced internship of 1,000 hours.<\/p>\n

The generalist\u00a0internship<\/strong> teaches students basic social work knowledge, values, and skills and provides assignments in a range of social work roles. Ideally, the generalist placement gives students the opportunity to work in settings and with populations or social issues that differ from previous work or volunteer experiences.<\/p>\n

The advanced placement<\/strong> offers students in-depth experience in their primary practice major (clinical or macro). Placements are seen as a bridge to the students\u2019 career paths, helping them develop competence and a network of colleagues and resources to call upon after graduation. The School of Social Work is affiliated with more than 1,000 agencies in New England and around the country.<\/p>\n

Practicum Education Course Offerings<\/h3>\n