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Social Work
- Department of Social Relations and Services
- College of Social and Natural Sciences
- Hagg-Sauer Hall 218-755-2880
Faculty
Ms. Mary Ann Reitmeir (Coordinator), Dr. Lance Egley, Ms. Lila
George, Dr. Dada Maglajlic
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work
- Minor in Chemical Dependency
- Licensure in School Social Work
The social work profession is dedicated to improving quality of life
for individuals, groups, and communities. It addresses a variety of
human needs in the context of complex personal and social situations
and promotes the positive use of resources. Social work settings
include rural communities, inner cities, suburbs, public or private
social service agencies, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, groups
homes, and probation offices. Social work areas include chemical
dependency, family counseling, adoption and foster care, youth work,
mental health services, and community outreach programs.
The Social Work program emphasizes an understanding of human
interactions within social environments. Focus areas include research
and practice methodologies, critical thinking, and legislative and
government processes. Graduates of the program are prepared for entry
level social work practice and for graduate study.
The Social Work curriculum is accredited by the Council of Social
Work Education and graduates are therefore eligible to apply for
social work licensure in Minnesota and other states. Students are
also eligible for full membership in the National Association of
Social Work and are accountable to the Social Work Code of
Ethics.
Preparation
See Section II, Enrollment
for required high school preparation.
Recommended High School Courses
- Psychology
- Human Development
- Biology
- Social Science
Second Majors and Minors
Students are encouraged to discuss with their advisor the option
of a second major or minor that might strengthen or complement their
major.
Career Directions
- Public and Private Community Agencies
- Residential Facilities
- Mental Health Programs
- Chemical Dependency Treatment
- Correctional Centers
- Domestic Abuse Centers
- Senior Centers
- County Social Services
- Health Services
- School Social Work
- Graduate Study
Credit Requirement
Transfer Students: At least one-third of the credits to be
included in the major must be successfully completed at Bemidji State
University.
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