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Pre-Social Work

Category: Emergency Public and Social Service

Program Description

Transform lives and create positive change. Discover your calling with Hennepin Tech's Pre-Social Work Pathway program, a gateway to a rewarding career in compassionate advocacy.

Learn to empower individuals and communities as you develop essential skills in support, guidance, and resource access, including counseling and assistance with housing or finances.

Designed for aspiring social workers, our program lays the foundation for success in the field. Complete the first two years of your degree and seamlessly transition to a four-year university to earn your bachelor's. Start your journey to making a meaningful impact today.

Program Information

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Overview

Class Time: Day, Evening
Semester: Fall, Spring or Summer
Campus: Brooklyn Park, Eden Prairie

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Wages/Outlook/Advancement

Wage and Job Outlook information for Social Workers* are available at CAREERwise.

*Note: To become gainfully employed as a Social Worker in the State of Minnesota, upon completion of this program, the student will transfer to a qualifying university to complete a bachelor's degree in Social Work. Additionally, individuals will need to apply for and pass the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Bachelors exam.

Articulations

For a full listing of current articulation agreements, visit the Minnesota Transfer website.

Bemidji State University
Metropolitan State University
Minnesota State University Mankato
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Southwest Minnesota State University
St. Cloud State University
Winona State University

Industry Partners

The advisory committee is made up of professionals in the field of social work and human services. They help guide the program to keep curriculum current.

Award Name	Award Type	Location	Planning Guide	WIOA
Pre-Social Work Pathway	AS	Brooklyn Park Eden Prairie

Some of the General Education requirements have changed and are not reflected in the current catalog. Please schedule an appointment with your program advisor to see how this might affect you.

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