Social Work Department

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Upcoming Events

Social Work Day at the Capitol is set for Monday, April 12th, 2010.
$20 for students
$25 for professionals & faculty

This Web site serves current students majoring in Social Work at CSB/SJU. As of 2009, CSB/SJU is not accepting new Social Work Majors in its program, per a decision by the Board of Regents and Board of Trustees. For additional information on that decision, please see the March 13th news release.

Department Highlights

The licensure test pass rate for social work majors has averaged more than 90 percent during the last three years.
Many of the colleges' alternative spring break trips match up well with our curriculum goals.
You will be prepared for a career in a wide variety of sectors, e.g. schools, courts, government agencies, social service organizations and more.

Overview of Program

Majors will write an essay outlining their life experiences.
Our junior practicum involves shadowing a social worker.
Our senior practicum involves full-time social work in a real workplace.

Contact information:

Janelle Hinchley
Chair, Social Work Department
Phone: (320) 363-5811

In Memory of John Yoakam
1947-2009

Much loved teacher, department chair, brother, uncle, son, friend, passed away on April 20, 2009. John made so many valuable contributions to CSB/SJU. The memory of his relationships on these campuses with students, alum, faculty members and staff will last forever.