Learn how USC’s Virtual Field Practicum is helping prepare online students with the practice skills they need to better serve their first clients.

Regardless of their documentation status, children with undocumented family members are not shielded from living under the constant fear that their loved ones may be taken from them without warning. To better address the needs of families facing mental health challenges, USC partnered with the Mexican Consulate of Los Angeles to create a first-of-its-kind mental health counseling program which offers free services on site for clients regardless of immigration status.

School social workers are vital assets and resources in the academic environments they work in. In this piece, learn about what a school social worker is, what they’re doing to make a difference in students’ lives, and how you can become a school social worker.