SOCIAL WORK
When you see someone mistreated, do you want to step in and do something about it?
Would you like to relieve people’s suffering while fighting for social justice?
Does a career with meaning, action, and diversity sound like a good fit for you?
When you commit to social justice, you change the world for the better. And there are so many exciting ways to make a difference with a social work degree from St. Catherine University. Here, you’ll develop a critical understanding of oppression at all levels in society, and learn how to work with individuals, families, communities, organizations, and government to solve challenges and inequities people face – and meet their needs. Our accredited program finishes with a 400-hour internship during your senior year under the supervision of a licensed social worker to boost confidence and real-world experience.
YOU WILL LEARN TO:
• Advance human rights and social, racial, economic, and environmental justice
• Engage anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion in practice
• Apply research-informed practice
• Intervene to help individuals, families, communities and systems solve problems
THE ST. KATE’S DIFFERENCE
EXCEPTIONAL FACULTY: Learn from experts in their fields, with specialties including child welfare, disability policy, family counseling and cross-cultural social work.
MULTI-LEVEL WORK: Micro level (individuals/families); Mezzo level (organizations/communities); Macro level (society/global community).
CAREER PATHS TO EXPLORE
COMMUNITY SOCIAL WORK
Work alongside groups, organizations and individuals to assess the needs of a population, plan and administer programs, and connect communities with resources
MEDICAL SOCIAL WORK
Collaborate with larger medical teams to develop a care plan for patients, provide mental and emotional support to patients and their families, and connect patients to resources
MENTAL HEALTH SOCIAL WORK
Support clients who have mental health disorders or substance misuse issues through a range of interventions, such as therapy
MILITARY SOCIAL WORK
Assist military service members, veterans, and their families with the unique challenges associated with military life, such as transitioning back to civilian life
SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK
Empower students to reach their full potential by providing evidence-based interventions to improve academic performance and behavioral outcomes
HANDS-ON: Students complete a 400-hour internship their senior year for real-world experience, plus opportunities for servicelearning work with community agencies.
INTERPROFESSIONAL: Opportunities to collaborate in simulations with other healthcare students including occupational therapists, nurses, physical therapists, and respiratory therapists.
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THE CLASSES
Classes in the Social Work program include but are not limited to:
• Communication and Interviewing Skills
• Human Behavior in the Social Environment
• Social Work Research
• Group Work Skills
• Social Welfare Policy for Social Change
• Senior Field Preparation
ENRICH YOUR EXPERIENCE
Accelerated Graduate Degree Option
St. Kate’s offers an accelerated admission process for social work majors into the Master of Social Work (MSW) program. This allows you to be accepted into the program in your junior year (rather than senior year), streamlines the admission process, and waives the application fee.
Social Work Club
Join the student-led Social Work Club for opportunities to engage in networking, professional development, community service, social events, and more!
To Learn It, Live It: Simulation and Interprofessional Education (IPE)
Social Work students will practice skills and learn how to work with teams of other healthcare professionals in our real-life, high-tech simulation spaces. Our seven dedicated simulation staff and three certified healthcare simulation educators (CHSE) create highly realistic situations that you can expect – and those that you may not – to ensure you are well-prepared to think critically and collaborate effectively right out of the gate. To learn more about our Institute of Simulation and Interprofessional Learning and to tour our sim spaces, visit stkate.edu/isail
EXPLORE YOUR INTERESTS
This degree pairs well with other majors and minors, such as:
• Public Health
• Sociology
• Psychology
• Women in International Development
• Chemical Dependency Counseling
• Nonprofit Strategies and Operations
• Certificate: Child Advocacy Studies
ALUM TRACKER
St. Kate’s Social Work alumni are currently employed by or have leadership roles at:
• Schools
• County Health and Human Services
• Hospitals
• Nonprofits
• Jewish Family Services
• Catholic Charities
• Department of Human Services— Child Care Policy Division
• Wilderness Therapy Company
College for Women Office of Admission
2004 Randolph Avenue St. Paul, MN 55105
651-690-8850 or 800-656-5283
admissions@stkate.edu
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Your future now has a COMPASS COMPASS
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“St. Kate’s gave me the skills to build confidence, awareness, and education, and incorporate that into my work.”
– Kokhobalem Haile ’21, MSW’22
The information in this document applies to students entering the College for Women. Provisions of this document are subject to change at any time. Consult the St. Catherine University Undergraduate Academic Catalog for official requirements. Students interested in educational programs leading to licensure or certification are encouraged to review details for specific credentials. Program-specific information can be found at stkate.edu/licensure.
