The Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Macro MSW Practicum

ASWB is looking for graduate level social work students who want to make an impact across the U.S. and Canada.

The Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) invites MSW students to complete a unique, highly competitive, bi-national practicum experience serving the regulatory community. Selected students will have a learning opportunity unparalleled in social work with meaningful projects focused on licensure, the future of the profession, and collaboration with partners from across the social work eco-system.

For the 2025-2026 Academic year, we are seeking one student from the U.S. and one student from Canada. The deadline to apply is June 15, 2025.

ASWB macro social work internships include:

Up to 900 hours of field education for Masters-level student (dependent on program requirements)
$10,000 student stipend
Travel and lodging (U.S./Canada, depending on home social work program location)
Outcomes-based projects
Primarily remote learning and project activities
Belonging and respect for human differences and determination focus
Legislative policy involvement in various North American jurisdictions
Direct supervision and mentoring with the ASWB CEO

Application and Interview Process

Complete application
- Submit Cover letter
- Resume
- (3) references
- Unofficial MSW transcripts
- Writing sample on the future of social work regulation (no more than 2 pages, double spaced, 12-point font)
- Request that your educational institution forward practicum placement materials to jpegelow@aswb.org
- Interview
- References and background check
- Selection

ASWB is the professional association providing technical support, resources, and services to the 64 state and provincial social work licensing authorities in the U.S. and Canada. Created in 1979, ASWB develops and administers the licensing examinations.

Our mission is to promote safe, competent, and ethical social work practices through consistent, evidence-based regulatory standards.

Description of the practicum site and student activities:

This unique, highly competitive opportunity offers graduate-level social work students a chance to engage in impactful, bi-national (Canada and U.S.) projects focused on licensure and the future of the profession.

Practicum Requirements:

☒ Travel by public transportation between home visits, or satellite offices, or community meetings, etc.

☒ Comprehensive report writing and documentation

Please select Fields(s) of Study:

☒ Social Justice and Diversity

☒ Human Services Management & Leadership

Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?

Remote w/travel to ASWB headquarters in Culpeper, VA, or other U.S. locations one to two times during practicum for several days. Travel including food and lodging will be fully covered by ASWB.

Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?

Mostly indirect projects but may include in-person interactions at one or more of our three annual signature meetings and/or presentations for the regulatory community and allies across the profession.

Field Instructor/Supervisor name and credentials:

Stacey D. Hardy-Chandler MSW, PhD, JD, LCSW, PGDip

ASWB Chief Executive Officer

Accessibility Considerations:

Will the student have access to a private space for notes or computer use?

Yes, when visiting ASWB headquarters.

Are there breaks between clients/patients/meetings?

N/A

Is the practicum considered fast-paced?

Not generally, but may involve emerging issues require a short turnaround time.

Is there a high noise level in the practicum?

Is the site wheelchair accessible?

Yes

What are the physical demands of the practicum?

Performing the duties of this practicum with or without accommodation include, prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times, ability to travel as needed

Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should know?

Reasonable accommodation can be made in accordance with U.S. law.

To apply for this opportunity, please follow the instructions included in the posting. Please send the application to miri.ben.dat@utoronto.ca before June 15, 2025. The application will be sent to the site.