School of Health Professions
Social Work
If you want to affect the world, study social work. If you want a great shot at passing your licensure exam and being hired right out of college, study social work at Concordia.
Your passion for helping others isn't going to stay in the classroom; Concordia social work majors are encouraged to get out into the community. We have partnerships with a variety of agencies in Fargo and Moorhead, so you can help low-income families make ends meet or New Americans find housing, among other opportunities. We’ll do our best to match your interests to areas of need.
Most career counselors will recommend you keep your resume to one page, but that is impossible for Concordia social work grads. You’ll start engaging with your community as a sophomore, and all of your work and study will culminate in a full-time internship as a senior.
Programs of Study
Major in Social Work
Concordia's social work program prepares competent and effective social work professionals to promote human and community well-being. Program graduates are prepared to take the national licensure examination and pass at rates well beyond the national average.
Master of Social Work
Drawing from Concordia's outstanding undergraduate social work program, our advanced degree options in social work are ideal for graduates with a bachelor's degree in social work or a human service-related field who seek compassionate methods to empower and encourage individual, family, and community well-being.
Human Behavior and the Social Environment
At its core, the course was centered around how humans acted toward one another in a wide range of environments. We covered a myriad of topics ranging from at-risk populations to ethical dilemmas, along with viewing individuals within the context of their environment. This course not only taught me foundational skills in the social work world but also was a wonderful introduction to the profession. Without it, I don't think I'd be where I am today both as a person and an up-and-coming professional.
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Student Learning Outcomes
All Council on Social Work Education programs measure and report student learning outcomes. Students are assessed on their mastery of the competencies that comprise the accreditation standards of the Council on Social Work Education.
Students @ the Capitol
Each spring, social work students have the opportunity to join other students and social workers from across the state to attend Social Work Day at the Capitol. Students hear from speakers on key issues impacting social policy, social workers, and the populations they serve.
"The energy was so vibrant and it was an incredible experience to be a part of. You could feel the passion in that room and it gave me hope that we are going to make incredible change for this country."
— Kayla Thielmann '20, Social Work Major
Social work graduates are employed by a variety of companies, including:
Alaina Dehnke '19 on Mentorship
Activism at Work
A Culture of Care
A graduate of Concordia’s social work program herself, Dr. Kristi Loberg ’93 is committed to preparing students to help meet workforce needs.
Advocacy Through Action
Wyoming native Devin O’Harra ’24 shares her plans to pursue a career working with children in an ecotherapy setting.