As a social worker at heart, you possess the dream and drive to provide compassionate services that help change lives. The lives of people in your community can become difficult for many reasons. No matter your focus, a social work degree from Clarke will help you lead change for individuals, families, and communities. With a Clarke social work degree, you’ll obtain tangible skills and hands-on experience to make a difference in the lives of others. Clarke’s social work major requires understanding in psychology, sociology, biology, and spirituality. In Clarke’s school of social work, you’ll learn theory, research, and practice skills from a diverse group of experienced faculty members. This background serves as a foundation for the many fields of professional social work. Please visit Clarke’s campus in Dubuque, Iowa, to see for yourself how outstanding our social work program truly is.
Social Work Degree Specifics
In our social work degree program, classroom time is fast-paced and the work is rigorous. Students create close relationships within their cohorts and, after graduation, remain colleagues and networking teammates. In the social work major program, the academic work culminates in a 440-hour field practicum with an area agency. Clarke students graduate as competent professionals ready to work in a range of settings. With our bachelor of social work, you will become a leader in social work and a mentor to those who surround you.
Through evidence-based training, you’ll gain the insights and practical skills you need to pursue a career in a number of social work fields, from child welfare, family services and elder care programs to mental health, addiction, domestic violence, and corrections services. You WILL make a difference with Clarke’s social work degree.
Jet Setter
There are many angles when you ask yourself to consider how to become a social worker. In addition to serving locally in Iowa and nationally, travel abroad or service learning is an integral part of the Clarke social work degree experience. You’ll be able to arrange your schedule to travel abroad, an experience that enlightens you to different cultures and broadens your mind. Previous travel programs have included Spain, Scotland, Ireland, and Japan. You will gain knowledge of other less advantaged areas and how to help those individuals within their reach. Nothing is as invaluable as hands-on, interactive, in-the-field research and service. You will get that with Clarke’s bachelor of social work.