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.
Social Work - MSW Traditional Professional and Clinical Practice Placement
MSW Full-time, 60-Credit
- Semester 1: 140 hours (3 credits)
- Semester 2: 280 hours (4 credits)
- Semester 3: 280 hours (4 credits)
- Semester 4: 300 hours (4 credits)
Total hours: 1000
Total hours per week: 22-25
MSW Full-time, 32-Credit
- Semester 1: 280 hours (4 credits)
- Semester 2: 300 hours (4 credits)
Total hours: 580
Total hours per week: 22-25
MSW Part-time, 60-Credit
- Semester 1: 140 hours (3 credits)
- Semester 2: 140 hours (2 credits)
- Semester 3: 140 hours (2 credits)
- Semester 4: 140 hours (2 credits)
- Semester 5: 140 hours (2 credits)
- Semester 6: 150 hours (2 credits)
- Semester 7: 150 hours (2 credits)
Total hours: 1000
Total hours per week: 10-12
MSW Part-time, 32-Credit
- Semester 1: 140 hours (2 credits)
- Semester 2: 140 hours (2 credits)
- Semester 3: 150 hours (2 credits)
- Semester 4: 150 hours (2 credits)
Total hours: 580
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