Field Education Statistics
SSA has relationships with over 600 agencies and programs throughout the Chicago area. 417 students have been placed in these programs for the 2012-13 academic year and will work in the fi eld for an estimated 233,016 hours. Students are guided by practitioners who teach them the best practices while providing services to these communities. Please note that agencies may have multiple programs in several different communities.
View a map of field placements in Chicago, or see a list of field education sites.
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."