If you're passionate about helping others and committed to social justice, social work could be the right fit for you. Social workers provide direct support to individuals and communities, promoting dignity and improving social conditions. With a focus on service and ethical responsibility, a Bachelor of Social Work offers a meaningful and rewarding career with diverse opportunities.
Program Type: Major
Offered: On Campus, Online, Bismarck State College, North Dakota State University
Credit Hours: 120
Est. Time to Complete: 4 Years
Department: Department of Behavioral Sciences and Criminal Justice
96%
Job/Graduate School Placement Rate
1:1
tutoring, academic advising and career coaching
Program Highlights
Get Involved
Any student interested in social work can join the Student Social Work Organization (SSWO), which promotes cultural, social, and intellectual activities essential to the social work profession.
Learn with us
As a social work major at Minot State, you will take courses from several departments, including psychology, sociology, political science, and economics, in addition to courses specific to social work.
Job Opportunities
Social workers are employed in public agencies, private organizations, hospitals, clinics, schools, nursing homes, penal institutions, and other workplaces.
Careers & Outcomes
61K
Median annual salary for social workers
→ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Top Careers
- Social Worker
- Mental Health Counselor
- Correctional Treatment Specialist
- Marriage and Family Therapist
- Social And Human Service Assistant
Questions? We're Here to Help
Office of Enrollment Services
701-858-3350
1-800-777-0750 ext 3350
askmsu@minotstateu.edu
Nancy Gordon, MSW/LMSW
Social Work Program Director
701-751-1313
nancy.l.gordon@minotstateu.edu
Additional Program Information
Minot State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
