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Social Work (Minor)

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The Social Work minor prepares students interested in better understanding social welfare systems which they may encounter in future employment.

Degrees & Offerings
  • Minor
Location
  • Bloomsburg
  • Clearfield
  • Lock Haven
  • Mansfield
Department
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Program Contact
Professor of Social Work
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The minor offers information on engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation of individuals, families, groups and organizations. Additionally, it introduces students to social policies, and service provision as viewed through a diversity lens and from a systems perspective.

Students interested in the Social Work Minor should consult their advisor for information on course requirements. More information will be added to this page when available.

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Courses and Curriculum

Social Work Minor Requirements

  • 18 credits required for minor completion
  • Students should meet with their academic advisor each semester and use Degree Works to monitor their individual progress toward completion of the minor.

Minor Requirements

The curriculum is designed to introduce students to generalist social work practice through the application of core competencies, application of basic social work knowledge.

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