FAST FACTS: B.A Social Work
*This tuition rate is in effect for the 2015-2016 academic year and is subject to change in subsequent years. Total program cost and completion time varies depending on each person's transfer credits and individualized program plan.
The mission of the social work profession is "to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic human needs of all people, with particular attention to the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable, oppressed and living in poverty." Social work addresses the needs of individuals, families, groups and communities. The core values of the profession are service, social justice, dignity and worth of the individual, importance of human relationships, integrity and competence.
St. Scholastica's social work program embraces the mission of the social work profession in the context of the College's Benedictine tradition. The program, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, requires graduates to be well-prepared for beginning generalist professional practice.
The Social Work profession is expected to grow in coming years, with even stronger growth for medical and integrated healthcare social workers. (Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Social Work also was recently named one of the best jobs in 2012 by U.S. News & World Report. In addition to strong job growth, the career can be very rewarding and is well suited for people interested in helping others.
Graduates with a B.A. in Social Work are employed in a variety of settings, including:
We offer a traditional day program at our main campus in Duluth.
Earn your B.A. in Social Work from St. Scholastica at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. This program is offered in a hybrid format, with weekly online classes and twice-a-month on-campus classes on Friday afternoons and evenings and on Saturdays.
Depending on the number of college transfer credits, students may complete the program on a full-time basis in three or four semesters. Full or part-time options are also available.
Admissions priority will be given to student applicants in the following order:
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Earn your B.A. in Social Work at Central Lakes College. Students may choose from a 16-month track or a 2-year track that includes a summer break. Courses are delivered in an accelerated evening format and meet on campus on Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-9:30 p.m.
This program includes opportunities to delve deeper into the profession through extended internship practice, involvement in community projects and opportunities to participate in international service-learning trips to Mexico and Jamaica to practice social work and explore social justice concerns.
We accept students who have earned between 59-71 eligible transfer credits. We prefer that students have completed the MN Transfer Curriculum or an A.A. degree AND have completed all required lower-division courses in preparation for the social work major.
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Earn your B.A. in Social Work at Inver Hills Community College. Students may choose from a 16-month track or a 2-year track that includes a summer break. Courses are delivered in an accelerated evening format and meet on campus on Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Admissions criteria:
We accept students who have earned between 59-71 eligible transfer credits. We prefer that students have completed the MN Transfer Curriculum or an A.A. degree AND have completed all required lower-division courses in preparation for the social work major.
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As one of the only B.A. in Social Work programs in the Valley designed to meet the needs of working adults, flexibility is our specialty. With a hybrid format that combines online classes with occasional in-person meetings on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Mesa Community College, Southern & Dobson campus, and a seamless transfer program, students can complete their degrees in just two years.
Through small class sizes and personalized learning plans, students get the personal attention they need to master the material. Pair that with 570 hours of field experience throughout the Phoenix area, and students will be fully prepared to make a difference from day one.
The first Mesa Community College cohort will begin this fall on September 8, 2015. Priority application deadline is April 15, 2015 and the final application deadline is August 1, 2015.
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Students interested in getting a head start on their degree may take a FREE 2-credit introductory course this spring. The course, "Compassionate Competence," will be taught at Mesa Community College beginning March 20. The credits you gain from this course can be applied to your B.A. in Social Work – which can help you graduate faster and save you money.
The College of St. Scholastica has a partnership with Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) that allows students to transfer 100 percent of their credits (excluding preparatory, technical, or below "C" courses) towards St. Scholastica's bachelor's degree programs.
Social Work Transfer Guide for Maricopa Community Colleges.
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Marcia Runnberg, Program Coordinator
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