The University of St. Thomas

School of Social Work

MenkCarrie

MenkCarrie

Carrie H Menk

Instructor of Social Work

menk8962@stthomas.edu
Phone: 612-432-4470

2115 Summit Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105

Office Location: SCB 201

Courses taught in Spring 2013 at UST
GRSW 506-08
20956
Field Pract & Seminar II 1600-2000 F SCB 328

3 Credit Hours

The field practicum is an educationally directed on-site experience under the supervision of an agency based social work field instructor and a campus based faculty liaison. Students complete a total of 400 hours during the first practicum. On-campus seminars (I and II) taken concurrently with the practicum assist the student in the integration and application of practice theory to their placement learning activities. The first practicum is taken concurrently with GRSW 501 and GRSW 502: Theory and Practice of Social Work I and II.

GRSW 506-08
20956
Field Pract & Seminar II 1600-2000 F SCB 328

3 Credit Hours

The field practicum is an educationally directed on-site experience under the supervision of an agency based social work field instructor and a campus based faculty liaison. Students complete a total of 400 hours during the first practicum. On-campus seminars (I and II) taken concurrently with the practicum assist the student in the integration and application of practice theory to their placement learning activities. The first practicum is taken concurrently with GRSW 501 and GRSW 502: Theory and Practice of Social Work I and II.

GRSW 506-08
20956
Field Pract & Seminar II 1600-2000 F SCB 328

3 Credit Hours

The field practicum is an educationally directed on-site experience under the supervision of an agency based social work field instructor and a campus based faculty liaison. Students complete a total of 400 hours during the first practicum. On-campus seminars (I and II) taken concurrently with the practicum assist the student in the integration and application of practice theory to their placement learning activities. The first practicum is taken concurrently with GRSW 501 and GRSW 502: Theory and Practice of Social Work I and II.

GRSW 506-08
20956
Field Pract & Seminar II 1600-2000 F SCB 328

3 Credit Hours

The field practicum is an educationally directed on-site experience under the supervision of an agency based social work field instructor and a campus based faculty liaison. Students complete a total of 400 hours during the first practicum. On-campus seminars (I and II) taken concurrently with the practicum assist the student in the integration and application of practice theory to their placement learning activities. The first practicum is taken concurrently with GRSW 501 and GRSW 502: Theory and Practice of Social Work I and II.

Courses Taught:

  • GRSW 505: Field Practicum and Seminar I
  • GRSW 506: Field Practicum and Seminar II
  • GRSW 607: Field Practicum and Seminar III
  • GRSW 608: Field Practicum and Seminar IV  

Research Interests:

  • Girls’ Self-Esteem
  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) with Children
  • Mindfulness Practice with Children

Academic Experience:

  • MSW University of St. Catherine & University of St. Thomas

Practice Experience:

  • 2004-2010 Rice County Social Services, Children’s Day Treatment
  • Mental Health Therapist
  • Clinical Supervisor
  • CTSS Contract Management
  • EMDR and Mindfulness Practices
  • Curriculum Development
  • 2003-2004  The Storefront Group
  • Outpatient Therapist
  • Family School Coordinator Program Manager
  • Managed case management contracts between Hennepin County and West Metro School Districts
  • Family Options Program Manager
  • Child abuse prevention
  • 2000-2004 Delta Place Day Treatment
  • Program Coordinator
  • Mental Health Therapist
  • Mental Health Case Manager


Consultation Experience:

  • 8 years supervision for field practicum students
  • 6 years supervision for practitioners seeking clinical licensure

Association Memberships & Affiliations:

  • NASW