"Otterbein students who have participated in the Philadelphia Center have consistently told us that not only did they really enjoy the experience but that it also made them much more employable after graduation."
Chuck Vedder, Otterbein College
Director of International Student Programs and Program Liaison
Social Work
At The Philadelphia Center students have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Social Work. In our 16-week semester, students explore their interests and abilities, prepare their resumes, develop interviewing skills and process information to ensure the best possible fit for an internship.
All students interested in Social Work can intern in organizations involved in: advocacy, casework/direct service, counseling, social work administration, policy and planning, and research, in settings as diverse as schools, hospitals, homeless shelters, therapeutic nurseries, criminal court, substance abuse treatment centers, geriatric day programs, etc. To learn more about internships in different areas, please use the search engine above to read descriptions of sample internships. You may type in any word in the search engine but some key words are listed below as recommendations:
General
Children
Casework
Administration
Fulfill Your BSW Practicum Requirements
In addition, those students already majoring in Social Work can fulfill their 440/448 hour BSW Practicum Requirements at TPC. The Philadelphia Center offers Social Work majors exceptional opportunities to meet accreditation requirements for graduation. Students complete learning objectives in the areas of practice, policy, professional development and research, with licensed Social Work supervision, individual and peer support, and real work experience. Participants will obtain the professional specialization and practice competencies necessary and expected of students entering the field or applying to graduate school. For more information, click the link below.
Social Work Practicum Requirements at TPC
Philadelphia Center students have worked at the following organizations:
Children’s Crisis Treatment Center
COMHAR
Defender Association
Family Support Services
First Philadelphia Charter School
Hall Mercer
Kensington Welfare Rights Union
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Prison Society
Project H.O.M.E.