Purdue University Counseling and Psychological Services (Purdue CAPS) provides a full range of services to the Purdue University Community, including individual and group therapy, psychopharmacology, crisis intervention, and outreach. The Social Work practicum is designed to give trainees supervised training and experience in the practice of clinical social work in an interdisciplinary setting. The Social Work practicum is a 2-semester (Fall and Spring) commitment. The Social Work practicum is designed to fulfill both the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) requirements and IU’s field placement policies regarding clock hours. To fulfill requirements, Social Work trainees will log 600 hours at Purdue CAPS throughout the duration of internship.

Social Work practicum trainees will manage a variety of responsibilities including individual and group therapy, individual and group supervision, didactic seminars, and outreach. Social Work practicum trainees will participate in weekly interdisciplinary trainings on Tuesdays from 8:30—10:00 AM. Social Work practicum trainees will also be required to participate in a week-long orientation prior to the start of the Fall semester.