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About the Social Work Program
Accreditation
Established in 1945, Wartburg's social work program is the oldest undergraduate
program in the state of Iowa and one of the oldest in the Midwest. The
program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Employers
and graduate schools look for students who have graduated from an accredited
program. The BA degree in social work is equivalent to the BSW degree
as recognized by the Council of Social Work Education.
Classes
Social work is a growing and expanding major. Class sizes are small,
averaging between 15 and 25 students. Classes are structured to facilitate
group work and class discussion and provide students with hands-on practical
learning experiences in and outside of the classroom. The majority of
social work classes are held in Old Main.
Placement
success/Graduate School
Students are accepted at graduate schools throughout the US., including
4 of the top 10 MSW programs. To Students have been accepted at graduate
schools throughout the US., including four of the top 10 MSW programs.
| Most Wartburg social
work graduates wishing to receive a Master of Social Work have attended: St. Ambrose University Saint Louis University Washington University University of Denver Colorado State University University of Wisconsin-Madison University of Minnesota-Twin Cities College of Saint Catherine/ University of Saint Thomas University of Northern Iowa |
Additional regional MSW programs: University
of Wisconsin-Milwaukee |
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