USF Social Work Alumni

Aisha Hicks - 2004 Social Work Graduate

AISHA HICKS’ COMMENTS…

Field Placements:
Field placement at Whittington Homes & SVCS. Serving as case manager for an independent living program. Accompany clients to court, case conferences and medical evaluations, prepare treatment plans, progress reports, provide conflict mediation, work with CPS case managers and juvenile probation officers.

Thoughts or favorite memory you would like to share about the Social Work Program at USF and your experience going through the program:
I enjoyed the small class size. All faculty members are very warm and personable, always willing to listen & provide encouragement. Jan’s “slice and dice, crash & burn” in the research class.

Your interest areas:
Interests include child welfare, non profit organizations, role of medical field in social work, work with adolescent females, teaching health, public health.

Your future work and/or graduate school plans:
I hope to regain lost ground in the medical field by incorporating SW knowledge that I have gained, possibly by returning to school for public health. Definitely master’s degree; possibly PhD.

Your long-term goals:
To possibly obtain a PhD, found and/or direct a non-profit organization. “Be my own boss!” Teach at high school or college level. Happily married with many children.

Recommendations for prospective students who might be interested in our program:
Never be afraid to speak your mind, challenge classmates with viewpoints. Don’t be afraid to ask questions.

Any other comments
Jan & Joseph, thanks for all your support & encouragement. My good memories of my time @ USF are because of you! I’ll miss you!