GSWEC

Program Eligibility:  

• Specialization Year and Advanced Standing students entering their final year of practicum (both full-time and part-time)

• Both clinical specialization or community specialization students are eligible to apply 

• Students at both Azusa and Inland Empire Campus are eligible to apply

• HRSA scholarship recipients are eligible to apply

• DCFS and PPSC students are NOT eligible to apply

Application Steps (GSWEC Application and Meeting with GSWEC Coordinator DUE: January 20):

(Exception for Newly admitted Advanced Standing students: DUE by February 26 for both the General Practicum and GSWEC applications; Meet with GSWEC Coordinator Jean Un at jun@apu.edu to discuss details after application submission)

1) December 3: Complete online MSW Specialization Year (SY) Practicum Application (Both the MSW SY practicum application and GSWEC application must be submitted)

(Link will be emailed to students by APU Practicum Education in November)

3) January TBD, 2025 at 5:30-6:30pm: Attend the Multi-University GSWEC Information Session on Zoom

(Zoom link HERE: Multi-University GSWEC Information Session flyer)

• Will explain GSWEC in detail together with students from other MSW programs

• In the breakout room, will explain the application and practicum placement process for APU GSWEC students which is different from other SY practicum students.

• Multi-University GSWEC Information Session Recording (Coming soon!)

• Multi-University GSWEC Information Session Slide Deck (Coming soon!)

5) By January 20, 2025: 

• Review the GSWEC Student Practicum Guide (Updated 2025-26 version coming soon! In the meantime, review the 2024-25 GSWEC Student Practicum Guide for specific GSWEC agency information and specialization year placement)

• Complete the Online GSWEC Application (2025-26 application coming soon!) if not completed through the Practicum Application

• Meet with GSWEC Coordinator, Jean Un to discuss top 3 agency choices (Calendar link will be provided in Practicum Application or email jun@apu.edu to set up appointment - cancel your appointment with other practicum faculty (including IE students))

6) February TBD, 2025 at 2:30-4:30pm (Virtual): Attend the mandatory virtual GSWEC Student Orientation Open House (Flyer and Zoom link coming soon!) 

GSWEC agencies will present their internship programs and be available to answer any specific questions students may have. 

2023 GSWEC Agency Presentation Video Link 

7) By February 9, 2025: Email GSWEC Coordinator, Jean Un at jun@apu.edu your top 3 agency choices (after attending the GSWEC Student Open House)

8) February 24, 2025: All students receive their GSWEC agency referrals for interviews 

9) February 25 - April 25, 2025: Interview Period

10) May TBD, 2025: GSWEC Consortium Match Meeting (Be available by phone between 9:00-11:00am for last minute questions)

11) End of May, 2025: Final match confirmations sent to students