Social Work Foundations Minor

Now more than ever, the world needs Social Workers.

Why Social Work at Valpo?

Now more than ever, the world needs Social Workers. Social work as a profession is projected to grow 12% faster than average between now and 2030 (Bureau of Labor Statistics). Valpo’s hands-on learning and individualized attention from faculty prepares you to be career or graduate school ready on day one. With our accredited program, you will have an automatic fast-track to a one-year master’s degree. Valpo offers not one, but two internship experiences, distinguishing it from most BSW programs in the country. Between 2015-2020, Valpo BSW students contributed roughly 50,000 hours of service to the community.

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About Our Social Work Foundations Minor

Enhance any VU degree with a social work foundation minor, providing practical skills for anyone going into a service-oriented field.

The Program

FOUNDATIONS MINOR		(Minimum 15 credits)
SOCW 151	Introduction to the Profession of Social Work	3 cr.
SOCW 210	Social Welfare Policy: History and Programs	3 cr.
SOCW 220	Human Behavior and Social Environment	3 cr.
SOCW 240	Communication and Counseling Skills	3 cr.
SOCW 260	Diverse Populations: Human Rights & Justice	3 cr.
SOCW 290	Topics in Social Work	1-3 cr.
SOCW 390	Advanced Topics in Social Work	1-3 cr.

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Experts & Mentors

Professors at Valpo help students develop their knowledge, career plans, and curiosity.

Internships

Practicums, internships, or field placements are educationally directed, are required components in the curriculum

Research

Students conduct original research and present it in public forums.

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Meet Our Faculty

Professors. Mentors. Friends. At Valparaiso University, you will work on real-life problems alongside faculty leaders with decades of business experience and a true desire to do what’s best for you.

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