Internships
Once a Social Work & Human Services student has decided on a degree track, they should see the Internship Instructor/Coordinator for intern referrals and job-hunting coaching in the final semesters of their studies.
Addiction Studies
Students are required to take SWHS 88 Addiction Practicum (2 units) concurrently with SWHS 99i Human Services Internship for a minimum of 3 units, and SWHS 86 Social Work Practicum (3 units). Both requirements must be completed, but they may be taken in any order.
These courses are only offered in the fall or spring semester, respectively.
Advocacy, CWC & SWHS AA-T
Students are required to take SWHS 86 Social Work Practicum (3 units) in the spring semester.
This course combines practicum and fieldwork: 17.5 hours of practicum lecture plus a minimum of 105 hours per semester in a paid or unpaid Social Work & Human Services placement.
Placement
Students may develop their own position or use the assistance of the Work Experience office.
Students may develop their own position or utilize the assistance of the Work Experience office. Schedule an appointment online or call 707-527-4329, or stop by the Work Experience Education Department in the Career Hub, 3rd floor of the Bertolini Student Center on the Santa Rosa Campus.
Looking for an Addiction Studies placement? Browse approved Social Work & Human Services addiction sites.
How to Enroll in SWHS 99i & 88
Plan ahead — the Internship Instructor's/Coordinator's schedule is usually full at the start of each semester.
For internships (SWHS 99i): Registration approval for the internship course will be given after the position has been secured and approved.
For practicum (SWHS 88): No add code is needed — once you're enrolled in SWHS 99i, you can add SWHS 88 on your own.
Students may enroll until mid/late September (fall semester) and the end of February (spring semester).
How to Enroll in SWHS 86