Social Work

Transfer Tips

PREPARE FOR INCREASED READING, WRITING, PRESENTATIONS, AND GROUP WORK

Prior to transferring, you may want to...

• Take a College Reading or Strategic Reading course
• Take an English Composition, Strategic Writing, or Written Communication course
• Take a Speech, Communication, Oral/Interpersonal Communication, or Public Speaking course
• Visit your college's Writing Center for an assessment of your writing and valuable assistance
• Plan as much availability as possible during the afternoon and late night for group activities once you are at Carthage

CHECK OUT FIELD PLACEMENTS IN LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

See:

• Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Lake County, Illinois
  -Social Services Resources for Lake County, Illinois
  
  http://www.19thcircuitcourt.state.il.us/resources/index.htm
• Lake County Workforce Investment Board - "Red Book"
  Linda Noer, Director of Field Work, Carthage College

CHECK OUT FIELD PLACEMENTS IN RACINE COUNTY, WISCONSIN

See:

• 2-1-1 Racine
  -Human Services in Racine County
  
  http://www.211racine.info/
• Linda Noer, Director of Field Work, Carthage College

*Once you are at Carthage...

DO NOT IGNORE YOUR CARTHAGE E-MAIL AND CHECK IT FREQUENTLY!

• Carthage E-Mail is a major source of communication with all Carthage offices regarding academic, campus, and personal matters
• Carthage E-Mail keeps you up-to-date with various activities and opportunities that you may not otherwise find out about

KEEP IN CLOSE TOUCH WITH

• Your Social Work Advisor
  -Social Work "Blue Book" (Student Handbook)
  -Social Work "Red Book" (Senior Field Education Manual)
• Financial Aid, Business Office, Registrar's Office
• Your Professors
• Your Classmates!

DON'T FORGET YOUR TWO-YEAR COLLEGE!

• Keep in touch with contacts for letters of recommendation and other assistance