Pre-Social Work
Social workers are community troubleshooters. Through counseling, referral services or policy-making and advocacy, they help individuals, families and groups cope with problems. Those in the area of planning and policy help people understand how social systems operate and prepare ways of bringing about needed change in institutions such as health services, housing or education.
At Concordia Nebraska, you will receive an introduction to the field of social work along with practical experiences in local social service agencies through internships and job shadowing. If you want to make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities, then a career in social work might be the right choice for you!
Help people at every stage of life cope with challenges and make their lives better!
Program Highlights
WHY STUDY PRE-SOCIAL WORK AT CONCORDIA?
Service Learning
Concordia Nebraska’s pre-social work program offers on-site service-learning opportunities at locations like Lincoln’s People’s City Mission, Nebraska Department of Corrections, Kinship Pointe Assisted Living Facility and others.
Clubs and Honor Societies
Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society
A nationally accredited criminal justice honor society, Alpha Phi Sigma promotes academic excellence, community service, educational leadership and unity.
Law and Justice Club
Law and Justice Club allows students to experience the many different opportunities the field of criminal justice has to offer, through guest speakers, networking and internship opportunities.
Lighthouse
Lighthouse is an on-campus chapter of International Justice Mission and works to educate the campus and community about the present injustices of modern-day slavery.
Social Science Club
Concordia’s social science club provides opportunities for those interested in the social sciences to find like-minded peers, participate in research seminars, listen to guest speakers and participate in community service projects.
Accreditation
Concordia University, Nebraska is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Degree Goals
A pre-social work graduate from Concordia University, Nebraska will be able to:
- Gain a foundation in liberal arts coursework to prepare them for graduate school and their future career.
- Be prepared for culturally competent, ethical, effective and accountable social work practice.
- Gain knowledge of the basic foundations of social work practice: purpose and mission, sanctions, values and ethics, knowledge and methods and skills.
Career Outcomes
Social Worker
- Help people with a broad range of issues, whether they be psychological, financial, health-related or substance abuse-related
- Utilize social theories to understand human problems and help improve people’s lives and society as a whole
FAQs
Concordia University, Nebraska’s pre-social work program is designed to prepare you for success in graduate school and your eventual career in social work. Many pre-social work students choose to major in psychology or behavioral science, but any liberal arts field can be good preparation. In addition to general education and major-specific courses, in the pre-social work program, you can expect to take courses in social work, psychology and business, as well as other courses depending on your desired field of study.
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Criminal Justice
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1 Recent graduates attending graduate school or employed within six months of graduation.