You'll follow a trauma-informed, clinical model that promotes a social justice lens. With support from two field placements and other opportunities for real-world learning, you'll graduate ready for advanced practice in a wide range of settings.
As a national leader in inclusive supervision, Widener is the only school in our region to offer clinical supervision at no cost to select graduates seeking to obtain licensure in Pennsylvania. Learn more about this trailblazing program.
Focus on enhancing your expertise without the extra steps and costs associated with securing placement. Because most positions typically don’t compensate for supervision, graduates can incur costs of $6,000-$15,000 while obtaining the required 150 hours for licensure. Watch to learn more.
Through two field placements, you can apply classroom learning to agency-based social work practice. Along the way, you'll benefit from direct supervision with a trained field instructor who works for the agency you're serving.
Learn to advocate for universal human rights and intervene using a trauma-informed lens. You'll graduate ready to show compassion for clients from diverse cultural, social, and economic backgrounds.
Our faculty work as practicing clinicians who are eager to provide mentorship and support during your studies and after graduation. You'll also connect with driven classmates and accomplished alumni by attending events and participating in various clubs and organizations.
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