Field placements are available in Orange County and its surrounding areas for the entire program regardless of student concentrations. The Orange County Campus has established relationships with a wide array of agencies and boasts a strong alumni network. To ensure access to research information and services, the Orange County Campus offers its students full-use of onsite computer terminals that are networked with the USC library system and the World Wide Web. Students may also utilize research and library facilities at the University Park Campus. The Orange County Campus maintains a reading collection and reserve book section for class assignments.
Textbooks are available for purchase at a local site.
All students of the Orange County Campus may access the benefits and opportunities offered by the school and the university. In addition, university and school policies apply to students regardless of campus location. I was interested in community mental health and the USC School of Social Work had many placements available in that area of service. In retrospect, one of the most valuable aspects of my education has been my interactions with my peers. They brought a wide range of experiences to the classroom and to the field.