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Meet Caitlin Moodie
"Being able to obtain a master's degree of social work in one year's time is an enormous benefit." Read More...
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"My recent May term trip to Kenya was an incredible experience and sparked my passion for international social work." Read More...
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"I felt a serious need to work with people and to be an advocate for social problems." Read moreUpcoming Events
"Never doubt that a small group of committed individuals can change the world: indeed, it's the only thing that ever does." Margaret Mead
Our department offers a degree program—after you've completed the major, you will have a degree in social work and the opportunity to become a licensed social worker (LSW). Our degree program is ideal for students who want to help others AND who want a marketable, certified skill that will help them find a job after college.
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