Internship in Chicago
Chicago Center for Urban Life & Culture Internship
The Department of Social Work at CSU Pueblo is proud to announce that we are one of the first public social work institution to partner with the Chicago Center for Urban Life and Culture for Social Work Internship Placements.
Qualified students may complete their placement in Chicago, Illinois, under the supervision of a social worker through the Chicago Center for Urban Life and Culture.
The placement can be conducted during the Fall, Spring, or Summer semester, and students must:
- Complete courses: SW481, SW482, SW488, and SW489 (16 credits)
- Live full-time in Chicago
- Complete a separate application for the Chicago Center (provided by the department)
- Be accepted for placement by the Chicago Center for Urban Life and Culture as well as with the CSU Pueblo Social Work Placement Program
The Chicago Center placement is open to only BSW students and all other majors. If you are interested in a placement, please contact the department for more information.
FAQs
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Can I do an internship even if I'm not a social work major?
Yes! The Chicago Center has a multitude of placements that will be beneficial for many majors. Please contact the Department of Social Work Chair at (719) 549-2631 if you are interested. -
What does the placement entail?
- You will need to submit an application to the Chicago Center with the application fee
- They will work with you to find a placement that will be interesting and informative for you
- Your total fee to the Chicago Center for the placement (a separate fee from the application) includes room, board, tuition, utilities, internet, and transportation while in the placement
- Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from Chicago
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When should I apply?
We recommend you meet with the Department of Social Work Chair as soon as you are interested in the placement. The Chair can advise you on placement activities and deadlines based on your target semester of placement.
You can meet a year or two before you want to be placed, as well! You should apply to the Chicago Center at least one before your placement.
