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 

• Generalist Foundation Students: Some nonstipend opportunities

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

• DCFS and PPSC students are NOT eligible to apply

Application Steps (GSWEC Application and Meeting with GSWEC Coordinator DUE: January 18, 2026):

(Exception for Newly admitted Advanced Standing students: GSWEC Application DUE by February 22, 2026; Meet with GSWEC Coordinator Jean Un at jun@apu.edu to discuss details after application submission)

1) December 1: 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 14, 2026 at 5:30-6:30pm: Attend the Multi-University GSWEC Information Session on Zoom

(Zoom link Coming: Multi-University GSWEC Information Session flyer coming!)

• 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 18, 2026: 

• Review the GSWEC 2026-27 Student Practicum Guide (Coming soon! See last year's: GSWEC 2025-26 Student Practicum Guide) for specific GSWEC agency information and specialization year placement)

• Complete the Online GSWEC Application (2026-27 application coming soon) if not completed through the Practicum Application

• Meet with GSWEC Coordinator, Jean Un to discuss up to 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 4, 2026 at 3-6pm (Location TBD): Attend the mandatory 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 for basic information on agencies

7) By February 13, 2026: Email GSWEC Coordinator, Jean Un at jun@apu.edu your top 3 agency choices (after attending the GSWEC Student Open House)

8) February 23, 2026: All SY students receive their GSWEC agency referrals for interviews 

9) February 24 - April 24, 2026: Interview Period

10) May 8, 2026: GSWEC Consortium Match Meeting (Be available by phone between 9:00-11:00am for last minute questions, just in case)

11) End of May, 2026: Final match confirmations sent to students