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Welcome to the School of Social Work

 

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK:

Social work degrees are offered through the School of Social Work sponsored jointly by St. Catherine University and the University of St. Thomas. The social work profession has its roots in the core values of:

  • service
  • social justice
  • dignity and worth of the person
  • importance of human relationships
  • integrity
  • competence

Social workers strive to enhance the social functioning of individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities, to support the development of human capacities, to empower at-risk groups and to promote social and economic justice.

Our undergraduate and graduate programs of study are rooted in a philosophy of social responsibility and respect for human rights. They emphasize the development of the individual student and a professional knowledge base with related practice skills. They prepare students for ethical social work practice and leadership in multiple settings and with diverse populations. School of Social Work programs are open to women and men and classes are available in day, evening and weekend formats.

Our nationally-ranked accredited programs will prepare you for a career in one of the fastest growing professional fields.

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW) -  entry-level study that prepares students for generalist social work practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. We also offer a minor in social welfare.

Master of Social Work (MSW) -  graduate-level study with advanced standing options (for students with bachelor’s degrees in social work) that prepares culturally-responsive clinical social workers for reflective practice, supervision, leadership and practice-focused research. 


Nationally Ranked, Practice Focused,

Community Engaged.


Ranked as one of the best

Schools of Social Work

in the country.

US News & World Report, March 2008 

 and April 2009. 

 

 

                            

Did you know?

Did you know
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the need for social workers is expected to grow twice as fast an any other occupation, especially in aging services, home health care, substance abuse, private social service agencies, and schools.

Did you know
Social workers are the nation's largest group of clinically trained mental health service providers-more than psychiatrists, psychologists and psychiatric nurses combined.

Did you know
Social workers are employed in schools, hospitals, mental health facilities, senior centers, private practice, prisons, the military, corporations, government, private and public agencies. They help people in all stages of life, from children to the elderly, and in all situations, from adoptions to hospice care.

Did you know
Social workers help children and families grapple with confusing health care options, end-of-life decision, depression and addictions, and countless other stress factors.

 

 

**Loan Forgiveness Programs available to Social Workers**  GO


 

                                    Day at the Capitol 2010

 

 

 

Beta Epsilon Honor Society 2010

 

INSTITUTE OFFERINGS

Supervision Institute  2010-2011 - GO 

Group Supervision for clinical licensure  GO

Advanced Clinical Practice Certificate Program    GO

YELLOW RIBBON CAMPAIGN

School of Social Work Partners with VA Yellow Ribbon Program for Military Personnel and Families

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Graduate Admissions