Curriculum Course Description Degree Competencies Facilities Special Programs and Organizations Careers in Social Work Distinguished Students and Alumni Special Programs and Organizations All Social Work Majors who meet the prescribed curriculum requirements enroll in the field instruction program which includes two semesters in a structured experience in an agency that allow the integration of classroom knowledge and skills. Students eligible for field instruction and who meet the eligibility requirements may apply for internships with the ASU Social Work Program Domestic Violence Training Project. Students selected for the Project intern with the Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence and are prepared for entry level practice skills for enhancing organizations and communities abilities to intervene in domestic violence situations. Five training slots are available.
Selected students receive tuition and fees and a monthly stipend.
Students eligible for field Instruction who are interested in a medical setting also have the opportunity to apply for a stipend with the Veteran Administration Hospital. Currently one stipend is available Two stipends may be available for selected students in the 2000-01 academic year. The Whitney Young Social Work Club provides social work majors an opportunity for socialization, professional enrichment, and community service. Each year, students plan and implement community services projects and host a Banquet with a speaker from the social work practice community and the presentation of awards to students who excel in academics and community service.