Bachelor of Arts Social Work

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Social Work is a professional degree and our program requires two professional practicums (Field I – 120 hours, Field II – 450 hours). You will be well-prepared to take your licensure exam and begin practicing entry-level Social Work.

Introduction to Field Education

The Field education component at The College of St. Scholastica consists of two parts:

First, students participate in a “Introduction to Field Education” and a “Prep for Field II” course designed to prepare students to participate in the field placements. Students have the opportunity to assess their interests and abilities, familiarize themselves with available field placement sites, explore and develop professional interviewing skills, complete necessary placement documentation, and interview prospective field placement sites.

Field Placement: Putting Your Skills to Work

The second part is the field placement. The College of St. Scholastica offers two placement opportunities:

Field I

Junior-level students participate in a professionally supervised agency placement for a minimum of 120 hours in one primary agency setting. Students participate in direct client beginning level experiences that offer opportunities for moderate levels of independent decision-making and client/community intervention. If you have a comparable educational internship, you may have the opportunity to waive this Field I experience.

Field II

Senior-level students participate in a professionally supervised agency placement for a minimum of 450 hours in one primary agency setting. Students are expected to participate in direct client/community services that offer opportunities to demonstrate core social work competencies.

Students enroll in practice-focused coursework during their agency placement, including a bi-weekly field seminar. Learning outcomes are focused on the nine core competencies outlined by the Council on Social Work Education. These are: professional identity, ethical responsibility, critical thinking, diversity, social and economic justice, research, person In environment, policy practice, leadership and service.

• Students formalize a comprehensive performance plan, including evaluation criteria, within two weeks of placement.
• Student assignments include opportunities to develop skills in client system analysis, professional documentation and presentation, community resource development, and professional values and ethical considerations.

You want to help people. Fortunately, organizations and communities in a variety of settings are looking for people hoping to make a difference and help others improve their well-being.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the social work profession is expected to grow at a faster-than-average rate of 7% through 2032, with increased growth for medical and integrated healthcare social workers.

With a BA in Social Work, you can work in organizations such as family service agencies, hospitals, schools (elementary and secondary), homeless shelters and others — places where people take pride in their work, because they see the impact they have every day. That is just one reason why a number of bachelor’s-level social work jobs are ranked best by U.S. News & World Report.

Are you ready to take the next step? Apply now. Whether you’re a recent high school graduate, a transfer student, or someone looking to advance your career, we have options and support tailored to your unique journey.

St. Scholastica’s undergraduate Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Our graduates enter most Master of Social Work programs with advanced standing.

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