Professional and Clinical Practice Placement

Social Work - MSW Traditional

Barry University School of Social Work offers a variety of clinical placements opportunities across south Florida. These clinical placements include schools, substance abuse facilities, medical, health and mental health organizations, public and non-profit organizations serving diverse communities, juvenile justice, child welfare agencies, rehabilitative facilities, and veteran services. Below you will find a snapshot of what clinical education will look like (semester-to-semester) based on your enrollment status.

MSW Full-time, 63-Credit

  • Semester 1: 150 hours (3 credits)
  • Semester 2: 250 hours (4 credits)
  • Semester 3: 250 hours (4 credits)
  • Semester 4: 250 hours (4 credits)

Total hours: 900

Total hours per week: 18-20 

MSW Full-time, 32-Credit

  • Semester 1: 250 hours (4 credits)
  • Semester 2: 250 hours (4 credits)

Total hours: 500

Total hours per week: 18-20

MSW Part-time, 63-Credit

  • Semester 1: 150 hours (3 credits)
  • Semester 2: 125 hours (2 credits)
  • Semester 3: 125 hours (2 credits)
  • Semester 4: 125 hours (2 credits)
  • Semester 5: 125 hours (2 credits)
  • Semester 6: 125 hours (2 credits)
  • Semester 7: 125 hours (2 credits)

Total hours: 900

Total hours per week: 10-12

MSW Part-time, 32-Credit

  • Semester 1: 125 hours (2 credits)
  • Semester 2: 125 hours (2 credits)
  • Semester 3: 125 hours (2 credits)
  • Semester 4: 125 hours (2 credits)

Total hours: 500

Total hours per week: 10-12

Here are some our clinical partnerships we currently have: 

Community Mental Health 

  • Active Community Health Center 
  • Abusive Partners of Palm Beach County 
  • Henderson Behavioral Health 
  • Miami Gardens Counseling 
  • Suncoast Mental Health 
  • New Horizons of the Treasure Coast 
  • SunServe 

Substance Abuse Treatment 

  • Millenium Clinic of Dade  
  • Evoke Wellness 
  • The Recovery Team 
  • Inspire Recovery 
  • Coastal Detox

Senior Care Services 

  • Miami Jewish Healthcare Center 
  • AccentCare Hospice and Palliative Care 
  • VITAS Hospice 
  • Hope Healthcare 

Hospital Social Work 

  • Nicklaus Children's Hospital 
  • UM Sylvester Cancer Center 
  • Broward Healthcare  
  • Jackson Behavioral Health  
  • Nicklaus Children's Hospital

Not-for-profit Organizations 

  • Urban League of Broward County 
  • Guitars Over Guns 
  • Children of Inmates 
  • Coalition for Independent Living Options

County, State, and Local Government Agencies 

  • Broward County Schools 
  • Florida Department of Children and Families 
  • State Attorney's Office, Victim's Advocate Unit 
  • ICE Department of Homeland Security 

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