{"id":3,"date":"2021-04-26T16:21:51","date_gmt":"2021-04-26T16:21:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/social-work\/social-work\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T14:16:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T19:16:37","slug":"social-work","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/social-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Work"},"content":{"rendered":"

How Will YOU Make a Difference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are you passionate about helping others and making a positive impact in the world? With a social work degree, you will gain the skills and core cultural competencies to work with a diverse range of populations — from children and families, to people with disabilities, elders, healthcare organizations and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Bemidji State’s Social Work Program, you’ll have the opportunity to specialize in Addictions, and even earn a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certificate concurrently with your degree. And for those aspiring to become certified mental health counselors, BSU’s program sets you on the fast-track — we’re the only social work degree program that allows you to complete a master’s degree in just one year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admission to the Social Work Program<\/h2>

Admission to the Social Work program requirements and proccess is detailed here.<\/p>\n

Get Started<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

About Us<\/h2><\/div>

See how the Department of Social Work can expand your educational horizons.<\/p><\/div>

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Read about our program<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Courses & Programs<\/h2>

Our majors, minors and certificates are offered on-campus and through hybrid models.<\/p>\n

Explore our Social work programs<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Career Options<\/h2><\/div>

From becoming a community heath worker to a mental health counselor, a degree in social work will prepare you for a variety of career options.<\/p><\/div>

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Find your career path<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

Student Opportunities<\/h2>

Bemidji State’s social work department offers a wide variety of student opportunities ranging from over student guide, social work club and need-based scholarships.<\/p>\n

View Opportunities<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

Faculty & Staff<\/h2>

Bemidji State’s team of award-winning faculty support and educate our students every day. You deserve to learn from the best.<\/p>\n

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