Become a Field Education Site
SSA attracts and prepares the most able social work and social welfare professionals in the field. Our student learn the most recent theories and practice of social work and social service. Your agency or program can complement their classroom instruction with practical work-place experiences. In turn, you will get the benefit of having intelligent, innovative, and capable students complement and augment your staff.
We are interested in learning more about the needs of your agency or program. Our staff carefully match students with placements that fit their learning objectives. Please contact Nancy Chertok, Director of Field Education at 773.702.1178 to discuss field placement opportunities.
Information about your placement will be placed in the School of Social Service Administration’s Agency Database, used by the Field Office staff and students.
Liz Mullen, AM Candidate '13
"I'm very fortunate to have had experiences that have scaffolded my understanding in very meaningful, somewhat unexpected, ways. I've been lucky through my work, field placements, and classes to be able to see the various roles social workers can fill."