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Internships and Professional Placements

Build practical and transformative experience with an internship or placement at the Chicago Center! Explore our placement areas below to get an idea of some of our recent placement sites. These are just examples of sites and schools we've partnered with.

If you would like to explore options specific to your interests or to learn more about these placements, please complete our prospective student form. We look forward to assisting you in finding the placement that prepares you for your future career!

INTERNSHIP AND PLACEMENT AREAS

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Sample Internship Areas

INTERNSHIP IN YOUR FIELD OF STUDY

When you apply to the program, you will complete an initial form where you will describe the type of experience you are looking to have and what you hope to accomplish at your internship.
Upon acceptance, you will meet with a staff member so that we can gather further details that will help us in the placement process.
After this initial meeting, we will develop a list of 3-4 organizations or companies we feel are a good fit for your professional interests and goals.
From there, you will do your own research and we will help coordinate any interviews or conversations to make sure you land the internship that will provide you with the best real world experience you need to prepare for your career.

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BEGIN YOUR SOCIAL WORK CAREER!

When you apply to the program you will complete an initial form where you will inform us about your interests.
Once accepted, you will meet with a staff member so that we can gather further details that will help us in the placement process.
After our initial meeting, we will conduct outreach to our network of social work organizations. Placements are chosen in compliance with the standards and requirements for the BSW degree at your college and for your state. Your practicum placement will be assigned to you based on your interests and certification needs.
You may be asked to participate in an interview to ensure the placement is a good fit for you and to ensure you are a good fit for the organization.

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BEGIN YOUR TEACHING CAREER

When you apply, you will tell us what requirements your student teaching placement(s) must fulfill and any preferences you have.
Our Student Teaching Director will confirm your certification requirements with your college placement officer.
You will meet with our Director for a conversation about the placement process and your interests, to position you to have a successful student teaching experience.
We will match you with placement(s) and introduce you to cooperating teacher(s). We will complete the placement process after you have communicated.
You will apply to Chicago Public Schools for a background check and orientation.
You will receive 12 credits upon the completion of your student teaching experience.

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Internships and Professional Placements

INTERNSHIP AND PLACEMENT AREAS

INTERNSHIP IN YOUR FIELD OF STUDY

When you apply to the program, you will complete an initial form where you will describe the type of experience you are looking to have and what you hope to accomplish at your internship.

Upon acceptance, you will meet with a staff member so that we can gather further details that will help us in the placement process.

After this initial meeting, we will develop a list of 3-4 organizations or companies we feel are a good fit for your professional interests and goals.

From there, you will do your own research and we will help coordinate any interviews or conversations to make sure you land the internship that will provide you with the best real world experience you need to prepare for your career.

BEGIN YOUR SOCIAL WORK CAREER!

When you apply to the program you will complete an initial form where you will inform us about your interests.

Once accepted, you will meet with a staff member so that we can gather further details that will help us in the placement process.

You may be asked to participate in an interview to ensure the placement is a good fit for you and to ensure you are a good fit for the organization.

BEGIN YOUR TEACHING CAREER

When you apply, you will tell us what requirements your student teaching placement(s) must fulfill and any preferences you have.

Our Student Teaching Director will confirm your certification requirements with your college placement officer.

You will meet with our Director for a conversation about the placement process and your interests, to position you to have a successful student teaching experience.

We will match you with placement(s) and introduce you to cooperating teacher(s). We will complete the placement process after you have communicated.

You will apply to Chicago Public Schools for a background check and orientation.

You will receive 12 credits upon the completion of your student teaching experience.

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PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

STUDENTS

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The Chicago Center
1448 East 52nd Street, #430
Chicago, IL 60615

773.363.1312

Internships and Professional Placements

INTERNSHIP AND PLACEMENT AREAS

INTERNSHIP IN YOUR FIELD OF STUDY

When you apply to the program, you will complete an initial form where you will describe the type of experience you are looking to have and what you hope to accomplish at your internship.

Upon acceptance, you will meet with a staff member so that we can gather further details that will help us in the placement process.

After this initial meeting, we will develop a list of 3-4 organizations or companies we feel are a good fit for your professional interests and goals.

From there, you will do your own research and we will help coordinate any interviews or conversations to make sure you land the internship that will provide you with the best real world experience you need to prepare for your career.

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?

PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

STUDENTS

ALUMNI & FRIENDS

The Chicago Center 1448 East 52nd Street, #430 Chicago, IL 60615 773.363.1312

ALUMNI
& FRIENDS

The Chicago Center
1448 East 52nd Street, #430
Chicago, IL 60615

773.363.1312