WE DID IT!

Hello everyone!

I have so good news to share! The USC school of social work just released a statement re: reduction in hours. They are offering the students a reduction of 83 hours! 

Here is a snippet of their statement:

In accordance with recent decisions by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), the Field Education Department is offering the opportunity for students in good academic standing (including field) and on target to graduate in May, 2020 to waive up to 83 hours of their spring semester field practicum. The 83 hours represent 15% of the 550 hours expected in the final two semesters of field education. Eligible students must meet expected proficiency levels for all nine competencies and complete SOWK 699b (Advanced Applied Learning in Field Education) field placement requirements to receive a grade of Credit. If hours are approved to be waived by their field instructor and field faculty liaison, the final comprehensive skills evaluation can be completed as evidence that the student has successfully met their field placement requirements.

Students selecting that hours be waived should do so with full knowledge of the following:

There is no guarantee that state licensing boards will accept these reduced hours as sufficient to register for licensure after graduation. Some state boards have issued statements that their hours expectations have not changed, although there continues to be discussion on this topic.

Thank you all for your support!! Please remember to check with your state licensing board!