The Philadelphia Center

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.  For internship descriptions in different areas, click the links below.

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.