Fordham Graduate School of Social Service Professor Elaine Congress, D.S.W., presented with four Fordham Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) students last week at the Eastern Psychological Association conference in New York City.
The title of the presentation was “Preparing Graduate Students for International Careers – Fordham University United Nations Placement,” and it detailed Fordham GSS’s MSW United Nations internship. This field placement teaches M.S.W. students macro social work skills they can use in leadership positions in international, national, and local organizations.
Through this internship, students have the opportunity to speak at professional conferences, develop research projects, organize major events, co-author chapters for professional books, leverage technology and social media, and advocate in action.
In addition, each year these students have the chance to attend Social Work Day at the United Nations, held at the UN Headquarters in Manhattan. This event allows them to learn from the best minds in international social work, while offering an opportunity to network with colleagues and professionals from around the globe. This year’s Social Work Day at the United Nations will be held on Friday, April 4 at 10 a.m.
