Internship Opportunities
Purpose Statement for International Social Work Field Placement
In recognition of our global community, the international field program provides field opportunities in other countries for students who have an interest in international social work. In doing so, we recognize the primary responsibilities of the students are to be of service to the host field agency to be an ambassador for The University of Texas School of Social Work, and to develop cultural awareness.
Number of International Placements by Country for 2005 - 2006
| Host Country | Number of Interns |
|---|---|
| Australia | 5 |
| Mexico | 2 |
| Tanzania | 1 |
| Chile | 1 |
| Switzerland | 1 |
| Spain | 1 |
Number of International Placements by Country for 2004 - 2005
| Host Country | Number of Interns |
|---|---|
| Australia | 8 |
| Ghana | 4 |
| India | 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 |
| Romania | 1 |
| Switzerland | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
Internships
The United Nations High Commission for Refugees, Geneva Switzerland
In 1993, the School of Social Work established a final field placement with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR). This placement, designed for students in the CAL concentration, entails living and working in Geneva Switzerland for the spring semester. Between 1993 and 2006, a total of 15 students have completed this field placement. Robin Ellis, the first student placed with UNHCR in 1993, is still working for UNHCR and has been involved in refugee services in some of the most challenging refugee crises in the world.