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The Schoenecker Center where creativity, design, art, teamwork, imagination, and ideas meet. This innovative space encourages interdisciplinary collaboration, making the St. Thomas graduate an asset to MN (and beyond).

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Collaborative Learning School

Starting in Fall 2023, the School of Education will partner with Saint Paul Public Schools’ Maxfield Elementary to form a Collaborative Learning School. Through an embedded classroom and year-long placements, this immersive experience will remove the gap between classroom learning and working in the field.

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The Racial Justice Initiative, led by Dr. Yohuru Williams, facilitates research, explores opportunities for community engagement, and sponsors critical conversations focused on history, race, and obstacles to progress, with a strong focus on the external community.

Introducing President Rob Vischer

The Board of Trustees unanimously chose Rob Vischer as the 16th President of St. Thomas, following a nationwide search.

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Vischer and inazu discuss civil discourse.

President Robert Vischer of the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota and author John Inazu recently discussed Inazu’s new book, Learning to Disagree, as part of the university’s Reduce the Rancor initiative. This project aims to promote civility and reduce political polarization. Inazu, a constitutional lawyer and professor at Washington University in St. Louis, has… The post Vischer and Inazu Discuss Civil Discourse appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

Selim Center for Lifelong Learning Celebrates 50 Years

When John Wolkerstorfer began taking classes at the Selim Center for Lifelong Learning after retiring in 2000, he never imagined that 24 years later he’d be one of the center’s longest-tenured students. The Selim Center for Lifelong Learning, housed at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, is celebrating its 50th year of service to… The post Selim Center for Lifelong Learning Celebrates 50 Years appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

In the News: St. Thomas Student Joins Pope Francis at Easter Mass

Brendan Bonin, sophomore student at the University of St. Thomas, recently had the honor of assisting with the Easter Sunday mass in the Vatican City, alongside Pope Francis. Bonin recently spoke with The Catholic Spirit about how this happened and his experience during the globally-televised mass. From the story: University of St. Thomas in St.… The post In the News: St. Thomas Student Joins Pope Francis at Easter Mass appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

In the News: Christopher Michaelson Joins WCCO Radio to Discuss the Meaning of Work

Christopher Michaelson, ethics and business law professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with WCCO Radio about his new book, Is Your Work Worth It?, and the diverse perspectives that shape our understanding of meaningful work. From the story: Michaelson: I want to say that this book is co-authored… The post In the News: Christopher Michaelson Joins WCCO Radio to Discuss the Meaning of Work appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

In the News: Danielle Campeau on e-Fest and the Schulze Entrepreneurship Challenge

Associate Dean of the University of St. Thomas Schulze School of Entrepreneurship, Danielle Campeau, recently spoke with WCCO Radio about the Schulze Entrepreneurship Challenge, a dynamic part of the nationally recognized e-Fest entrepreneurial competition. From the story: Host: Danielle, tell us a little bit about the Schulze Entrepreneurship Challenge. What is it? Campeau: The Entrepreneurship… The post In the News: Danielle Campeau on e-Fest and the Schulze Entrepreneurship Challenge appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

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There’s so much more to college life than just classes and textbooks. As a Tommie, you’re part of our community, and we want you to feel welcome. From making new friends to answering questions about your course, we offer support through clubs, social groups, and counselling for international students. Want to know what it’s like at the University of St. Thomas? Take a virtual tour of the campus, or read about some of our international students’ experiences.

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Prepare for advanced clinical social work practice in our Master of Social Work program. Our program is recognized for its commitment to social justice, teaching excellence & mentorship, and exceptional preparation for clinical social work practice and licensure.

Our students develop:

• A strong clinical social work identity grounded in social work values and ethics.
• Skills in actively engaging diverse client populations and adapting their practice to groups as needed.
• Critical thinking, reflective practice skills, and substantive knowledge essential for competent clinical social work practice.
• The capacity for leadership and supervision in multiple settings.
• The capacity to critically interpret and conduct social work research in order to increase the body of knowledge, assess the effectiveness of clinical interventions and improve social work practice.

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As a clinically engaged faculty with a passion for social justice, we prepare clinical social workers for culturally responsive, reflective practice and emerging leadership.

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MSW student Edwina Vah talks about her experience at St. Thomas and what has made her time in the Master of Social Work program special.

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Our Master of Social Work program now offers sections of select courses online to all MSW students, beginning the 2023-24 academic year:

GRSW 501: Theory and Practice of Social Work I GRSW 505: Field Practice and Seminar I GRSW 580: Foundations of Social Work Research GRSW 607: Field Practice and Seminar III GRSW 623: Clinical Practice with Older Adults

These courses are separate from our Hybrid courses. Regular Standing and Advanced Standing students in our MSW program can enroll in these classes during regular registration, pending space availability.

Whether you’re learning online, in-person, or both, we are committed to providing the highest quality education, support and mentorship to our students.

For a full listing of our MSW courses, including both online and Hybrid options, please refer to our Class Finder.

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On-Campus Learning (Weekday/Evening): Courses take place late afternoon and evening at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul campus, Monday – Thursday.

Hybrid Learning: Online course delivery with three Saturday sessions at St. Thomas each semester (9:30 am - 5:30 pm).

Areas of Emphasis

MSW students may apply to become an Area of Emphasis Scholar in a critical, emerging clinical practice area:

• Practice with People of Immigrant and Refugee Backgrounds
• Practice with Older Adults

Special Opportunities

Co-occurring disorders track, integrated behavioral health care (ibhc) training program, office of special education programs (osep) grant.

We are pleased to announce that the School of Social work received a $900,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Human Services that will allow us to develop and launch a new co-occurring disorders track in the Master of Social Work program. The grant is possible, in part, as a result of funding recommended by the Opioid Epidemic Response Advisory Council. The new track is the result of strong collaboration between the Graduate School of Professional Psychology and School of Social Work.

Eighteen students (nine students from GSPP and nine from SSW) will each receive a $10,000 scholarship to offset tuition for the additional courses required for the track and also a $10,000 stipend to support them in completing additional required practicum hours. Interested students must be eligible and able to begin the track in the 2024-25 academic year. Apply for this program by  Thursday, March 28  at  5 p.m. Central Time . For questions, social work students may contact  Dr. Tonya Horn . For questions related to field placement requirements, students may contact  Shelley Theisen , director of field education.  

Integrated behavioral healthcare is a coordinated system of care that involves providers from medical, behavioral health, and other disciplines working together to address patients’ concerns and provide whole-person care. MSW students may apply to become IBHC clinical scholars, who receive a $10,000 stipend, an IBHC-designated field placement and other experiential learning opportunities.

The "Trauma Informed Interdisciplinary Practices (TIIP)" grant from the U.S. Department of Education – Office of Special Education Programs helps prepare individuals from diverse cultural communities to fill critical shortages in early childhood special education and social work to serve children with disabilities. Participants will receive a scholarship worth a maximum of $10,000 applicable to tuition.

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Advanced Standing vs. Regular Standing

Advanced standing admission is available to students who earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from an undergraduate program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Students with Advanced Standing are considered to have already completed the foundational courses associated with the MSW program. The undergraduate degree must have been accredited by CSWE at the time the degree was awarded. Regular Standing admission is for students who have an earned bachelor’s degree in an area other than social work.

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Timing and options, clinical courses, foundation courses, elective courses.

Advanced Standing admission is for applicants with an undergraduate degree in social work from a program accredited by the CSWE. Advanced Standing students complete 38 credits and 600 hours of field practicum for their degree. Advanced standing program options include:

• One year weekday/evening (full-time) - summer start
• Two-year weekday/evening - fall start
• Three-year weekday/evening - fall start
• Hybrid MSW: Two years - summer start

Regular Standing admission is for applicants without an undergraduate degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Regular Standing students complete 56 credits and 1,000 hours of field practicum for their degree. Regular standing options include:

• Two-year weekday/evening (full-time) - fall start
• Four-year weekday/evening - fall start
• Hybrid MSW: Three years - summer start

These courses are taken by all students regardless of standing.

• GRSW 500: History and Philosophy of Social Work
• GRSW 603: Methods of Clinical Social Work I
• GRSW 604: Methods of Clinical Social Work II
• GRSW 607: Field Practicum and Seminar III*
• GRSW 608: Field Practicum and Seminar IV*
• GRSW 625: Social Policy
• GRSW 645: Assessment and Differential Diagnosis
• GRSW 650: Clinical Supervision and Program Management
• GRSW 681: Social Work Practice Research

*Four-credit courses; all other courses are three credits

These courses are taken by students with Regular Standing only.

• GRSW 501: Theory and Practice of Social Work I
• GRSW 502: Theory and Practice of Social Work II
• GRSW 505: Field Practice and Seminar I
• GRSW 506: Field Practice and Seminar II
• GRSW 540: Human Behavior and the Social Environment
• GRSW 580: Social Work Research Methods

All MSW students take three elective courses. Current elective offerings include:

• GRSW 612: Grief Counseling and Therapy
• GRSW 614: Clinical Practice with Children
• GRSW 615: Clinical Practice with Couples and Families
• GRSW 618: Cognitive Interventions
• GRSW 622: Clinical Practice with Adolescents
• GRSW 623: Clinical Practice with Older Adults
• GRSW 626: Clinical Practice for the Treatment of Trauma
• GRSW 628: Clinical Practice with People of Immigrant and Refugee Backgrounds
• GRSW 629: Clinical Social Work Practice in Integrated Healthcare
• GRSW 633: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• GRSW 682: Clinical Research Project

Receive the same exceptional preparation for clinical practice but with more flexibility for working professionals who want a balance of important face-to-face time and online components they can complete from home at a convenient time.

The Hybrid MSW program includes:

• Two courses per term (fall, spring and summer)
• Required on-campus sessions three Saturdays per term
• Online asynchronous coursework between on-campus sessions using a variety of online tools
• A cohort model in which students build strong relationships with their peers

The St. Thomas Advantage

The School of Social Work, established in 1975, has more than 3,500 graduates, creating a life-long professional network of undergraduate and graduate-level alumni. Our MSW faculty help you develop your unique contribution to the profession. 90% of MSW faculty are clinically licensed and engaged in clinical practice, and they will help you develop your unique contribution to the profession.

In our program, you'll gain access to an extensive network of clinical field partners and more than 2,500 clinically prepared MSW alumni. Clinical supervision is based on collaborative partnerships with a statewide network in clinical social work community settings. All MSW students receive the 30 hours of supervision training needed to be a social work supervisor in Minnesota.

Social Work for Social Justice

Social justice is written into the code of ethics of the social work profession. Read about the 10 principles of social work for social justice that guide our work.

• Social Work for Social Justice: 10 Principles (PDF)

Graduate Student Testimonials

Danielle Lee

“I've always valued the relationships with people and [helping] them work towards whatever goals they're working on. I think that clinical social work lends itself to that relationship-building piece. Also, it opens a lot of doors to other things you can do, like working in a school or a hospital or [doing] traditional therapy.”

Francois Vang

I would recommend this program because of the strength of its clinical focus. The training and the intensity of it made this program difficult, but it was a good challenge. It really prepared me for real world clinical practice.

Master of Social Work Alumni Assist Older Unhoused Adults

When the pandemic hit, social work alumni helped connect older unhoused adults to safe spaces for shelter. Here's how.

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Social Work Licensure

Licensure overview, licensure in minnesota, clinical licensure in minnesota (licsw), forms, documents and samples for licsw, school social work, path to licensure program.

Social Work licensure in MN is regulated by the Minnesota Board of Social Work. Effective in July 1987, the Minnesota legislature passed legislation that provides for licensure of social workers at four levels. The licensing statute in Minnesota is both a title and practice act, which means that all persons who use the title "social worker," and all persons who provide social work services to clients in the state, unless there are specific applicable exemptions, are covered by the law. The four levels of licensure are:

• Licensed Social Worker (LSW): BSW degree + Bachelors Exam Watch this presentation on obtaining bachelor's-level social work licensure in Minnesota
• Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW): MSW degree + Masters Exam Watch this presentation on obtaining master's-level social work licensure in Minnesota
• Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW): MSW degree + Advanced Generalist Exam + Supervised Practice (2+ years)
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW): MSW degree + Clinical Exam + Supervised Practice in Clinical Settings (2+ years) + 360 hours of graduate/post-graduate clinical curriculum content

Contact the Minnesota Board of Social Work:

2829 University Ave. SE, Suite #340 Minneapolis, MN 55414-3239 (612) 617-2100 (main) (888) 234-1320 (toll free) (800) 627-3529 (TTY) (612) 617-2103 (fax)

All licensees must document 40 Continuing Education (CE) hours, including two in ethics, during each 24-month renewal term. For more information, review the MN Board of Social Work CE requirements .

In 2007, Minnesota State Legislature passed a law, effective August 1, 2011, requiring 360 hours of specific clinical coursework in six clinical knowledge areas, in addition to required continuing education hours during the 4000 hours (2+ years) of post-MSW supervised practice in a clinical setting, for everyone applying for LICSW licensure. Review the MN Board of Social Work LICSW requirements .

Your transcript verifies which courses you took in our program and used together with the grid, you will be able to assess your status for the MN LICSW application. For a transcript of your coursework, please contact the Registrar's Office .

Graduates should send both the completed original Board of Social Work LICSW application form (Form 1) and the grid for signature to [email protected] .

The school will forward your completed Form 1 and signed grid to the Board of Social Work. Please see example of completed Form 1 and Clinical Grid to the right under Related Content if you are unsure of how to complete these forms.

Most students complete the majority of required clinical clock hours in the MSW program. If you are short in any knowledge area, you can complete the remaining hours as continuing education (CE) hours. Review these instructions on how to satisfy your 360 clock hours using CEs. (Click on the "360 Clock Hours" tab under the Application Process section.)

The school does not verify CE hours. You will use Form 3 and submit information directly to the Board.

St. Thomas has conducted an analysis of our MSW curriculum to identify the clock hours for each clinical knowledge area covered in each required and elective MSW course. St. Thomas has prepared sample grids to help you record how you have covered the required clinical knowledge content through your MSW courses:

• Sample LICSW Clinical Content Grid (Advanced Standing)
• Sample LICSW Clinical Content Grid (Regular Standing)
• Clinical Clock Hours Grid for LICSW (St. Thomas-St. Kate's MSW alumni)
• Clinical Clock Hours Grid for LICSW (St. Thomas alumni)

Graduates should send both the completed Board of Social Work LICSW application form (Form 1) and the appropriate content grid for signature to [email protected] . The School of Social Work will forward your completed Form 1 and signed grid to the Board of Social Work. You can view a sample Board of Social Work Form 1 .

An individual who desires to practice as a school social worker in Minnesota must be licensed by the Minnesota Department of Education. For more information, contact the Minnesota Department of Education at (651) 582-8200 .

You can also search for "Related Services Licensure" on the Minnesota Department of Education website .

The ASWB Path to Licensure (PTL) program is a collaboration of educators, practitioners, and regulators encouraging and supporting students’ professional development journey.

In spring 2017, the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) selected St. Thomas clinical faculty member and coordinator of student and career services, Jane Hurley Johncox, to participate in its Path to Licensure Institute. Her selection recognized her ongoing work with our MSW student association to ensure our graduates are well-prepared for licensure success. As a scholar, she formalized and implemented our initial PTL program and continues to expand the program based on ongoing needs assessments and feedback, including supporting the development of Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) student groups and providing resources related to professional development and licensure.

Our MSW curriculum is guided by licensure standards and we are strongly committed to our students' licensure success.

Our graduates' pass rates on the LGSW licensing exam are 20% higher (on average) than the national average. All graduates are academically on-track to meet Minnesota's rigorous clinical social work licensing requirements.

Accreditation

The University of St. Thomas social work program was first accredited as a joint program (with St. Catherine University) in 1975 from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Since that time, the School of Social Work successfully obtained reaffirmation of accreditation through 2019. After the dissolution of the joint program, the St. Thomas BA in Social Work and Master of Social Work programs earned independent accreditation in 2019.

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Calvin O'Connor played scales on his trumpet while classmates dashed around a University of St. Thomas chapel to measure the dimensions of the room. Some logged how loud the music was. Others tracked how long it took the sound to travel.

O'Connor, a music education major, ended up there because, "I wanted to try to take a physics class." Ndeh Awasum, who's studying data science and business, was intrigued by a class that melded the hard sciences and the arts.

Musical Acoustics teaches students how physics affects music. The course — taught by a physics professor and a music professor — is an example of the cross-disciplinary work that colleges are increasingly trying to promote.

Schools across Minnesota approach interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary work in myriad ways and for various reasons, including preparing students for the workforce or helping colleges trim costs. Some universities have been offering interdisciplinary classes for decades and are building new facilities to encourage the work. Others are offering entire degrees aimed at helping students whose passions cross different sectors.

Robert McMaster, vice provost and dean of undergraduate education at the University of Minnesota's Twin Cities campus, suspects interdisciplinary classes are gaining attention for one simple reason: "The problems that we're facing are so complicated that it's very rare that one discipline is able to provide the full answer to solving that."

Many problems need multiple solutions

For nearly a decade, the U's Twin Cities campus has offered a Grand Challenge Curriculum, where professors with different expertise work together to help students tackle a major societal issue. For example, a course called "Can We Feed the World Without Destroying It?" has been taught by professors specializing in ecology and bioproducts and biosystems engineering.

At Bemidji State University, which is trying to rebound after years of enrollment drops and budget crunches , leaders hope a reorganization will allow them to both cut administrative costs and better prepare students for the workforce. Instead of 21 different departments, by next fall the university will have nine schools that aim to encourage collaboration. For example, the School of Sustainability and Life Sciences will combine biology, economics, environmental studies, geography and Indigenous studies.

President John Hoffman said studies show many employers value the skills students gain in general education courses as much as the ones they gain in their majors. With an increasing number of students already coming to college with general education credits, multidisciplinary classes offer another way to ensure students are getting a well-rounded education.

"At Bemidji State, we are literally reorganizing the university to drive greater interdisciplinarity in our majors to ensure students graduate with the skills they need to succeed at future jobs," Hoffman said.

Minnesota State University, Mankato, offers an interdisciplinary studies degree that allows students to work with an adviser to design their own program. For example, someone who wants to become an art therapist might take classes in both the art and psychology departments.

About 50 students participate in the program in a typical year. Some are high achievers with specific career goals that don't neatly fit into an existing major. Some decided they want to switch majors without delaying graduation. Some are returning to school to complete a degree after time away, often in hopes of landing a promotion at work.

"The degree design is as unique as each student we have," said program director Alisa Eimen.

'The light comes on'

Music professor Doug Orzolek has been teaching the acoustics class at the University of St. Thomas for more than 20 years, alongside a physics professor. He enjoys watching how music and science students approach the same tasks from different perspectives, teaching each other how to view their disciplines in new ways.

"We want them to become independent thinkers and learners and scholars, asking these questions that feel random and out of the blue," Orzolek said.

When the university began designing its new Schoenecker Center, it recruited Orzolek and other professors to provide feedback on how they could build a space that encourages students from different disciplines to interact with each other. The center, which opened earlier this year, has become a sort of laboratory for Orzolek's class.

Awasum wasn't sure what to expect when he signed up but added, "It's been very nice."

On a recent afternoon, he and his classmates roved about the Schoenecker Center and the nearby seminary, logging various metrics as O'Connor played his trumpet.

In each space, students noted whether the room was full of hard surfaces or padded by soft, sound-absorbing curtains. They talked about whether the windows were installed straight or at an angle. They took recordings before and after Orzolek dropped banners down from the ceiling. Then they talked about how each of those factors changed the sound and whether it made the spaces better for practicing, recording or performing.

Kori-Ann Hermitt hopes the lessons she learns here will help prepare her for a career on Broadway.

"The music drew me to it for sure," said Hermitt, who is studying music and business. "But I was intrigued by how music and physics are related."

Orzolek and physics professor Jeff Jalkio, who teaches with him, hope the class will help students see the ways different subjects overlap and feel more comfortable trying tasks outside their comfort zones.

"What's amazing is watching the students make those connections," Jalkio said. He added that he loves watching "the lights come on when all of a sudden they make this connection between the way the instrument works and what they've been told to do."

Liz Navratil covers higher education for the Star Tribune. She spent the previous three years covering Minneapolis City Hall as leaders responded to the coronavirus pandemic and George Floyd’s murder.

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