University Student Practicum Program (USPP) is a planned program through Human Services Department (HSD) to provide students with meaningful learning experiences within Human Services agencies in Broward County. The USPP is designed to develop direct understanding for the students in a variety of majors including Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Mental Health, Nursing, Public Administration, Business Administration and more as the program expands and grows. The placements expose students to direct services for targeted populations, programs, organizational cultures, and management systems.
Students will have the opportunity to work in a professional Human Services setting to develop the following:
- Skills to integrate the theories and practices learned in and out of the classroom,
- Commitment to the Human Services profession,
- An understanding of the diversity of a community population and the role of diversity in Human Service practice,
- Knowledge of how administrative processes and policies impact delivery of services,
- Formation of professional relationships within the community to better understand local resources to benefit future clients, and to confirm personal interests and abilities.
- Increase awareness of racial equity and social justice within human services line of work.
Deadlines to apply and submit required documentation each semester (Incomplete applications will not be considered):
SUMMER
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May 2024 - July 2024
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OPEN
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March 15, 2024
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SPRING
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January 2024 - May 2024
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CLOSED
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November 3, 2023
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FALL
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August 2023- December 2023
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CLOSED
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June 12, 2023
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Subject to change to a later date.
