Internships that Reflect the Real World

Learn How SEMO Interns Partner with the Safe House

Local Agency Relies on SEMO Interns

Melody Sievers, a Crisis Advocate at the Safe House, shares why the organization partners with SEMO and how that partnership benefits students pursuing a career in social work. The Safe House in Cape Girardeau is a domestic violence agency that provides safe shelter, a 24-hour crisis hotline, case management, counseling, court advocacy, referral services, and education programs.

Additional Internship Insights from Melody:
"They'll start off with just observing client interactions with other employees and eventually get to a point where they start meeting with their own clients later on in the semester."

"Our intern right now has seen case management, court proceedings, and has been to our shelter as well as met with people at our outreach office. She's really getting the full scope of everything that we offer and getting a little taste of all of the services that we provide."

Community Connections that Lead to Jobs

Connections with the Community that Lead to Jobs

Whether you choose to build your career in the region or take it elsewhere, these are some of the roles you can step into as a Redhawk with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work.

Career Paths in Social Work

From a SEMO Social Work Alum

"My Southeast Social Work education not only gave me the technical skills necessary, but it also reinforced the value of leadership, advocacy, and service. Because of this, I’ve been able to navigate some difficult situations and circumstances in our community. "

- Calvin Garner

SEMO Alum and COO at Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri

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