Global Practicum Opportunities

Brown School students have opportunities to apply practice in a global context through practica.

Through a multi-step guided process, students work with faculty and staff to find an international practicum site where students can further their understanding of global practice.

Students in the MSW International Social and Economic Development concentration or an individualized globally-related concentration are able to do a practicum with an organization practicing outside of the U.S.

Selected students doing international practicum may also have access to Khinduka funding to help cover travel and living expenses during their time abroad. This funding is open to all eligible applicants and are awarded without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability status. We are committed to ensuring that these scholarships are inclusive and accessible to individuals from all backgrounds.

For more information on the Global Practicum process, please contact Tammy Orahood, Director of Global Programs at orahood@wustl.edu.

Student Experiences

“My practicum with Los Aliados was extremely helpful to put the theory and skills learned in my social work classes and see them applied in the field – giving context and real-world challenges within international development. ”

Lisa Hayes

“Through my time at the DREAM Project, I learned that it’s important to celebrate small victories and recognize
that small actions or small projects really are the building blocks for long-term solutions. ”

Melanie Goldring

“One of my most memorable moments was working with the NAYO team to develop a proposal for a new Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) program. I appreciated that it was a joint effort and they were investing so much time into creating a survey, developing goals and thinking through evaluation plans. ”

Brennan Keiser

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