Human Services

Program Overview

The Human Service Concentration at Edgewood College prepares students for entry-level social work certification through a generalist perspective that emphasizes strengths-based and culturally competent models. Taught by experienced social workers in small-group settings, the program offers a choice of three majors (Sociology, Criminal Justice, or Psychology) and boasts a 90% employment rate for graduates in the field.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Human Service Concentration allows students to pursue state certification in entry-level social work.
• Objectives:
• Prepare students for the state social work exam.
• Equip students with the knowledge and skills to work across a range of human needs and social problems.
• Enable returning adult students with a bachelor's degree in Sociology, Criminal Justice, or Psychology to apply for the state's Social Work Training Certificate.
• Program Description:
• The program offers a choice between three majors: Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Psychology.
• Classes are held in small-group settings and taught by experienced, practicing social workers.
• The curriculum uses a generalist perspective, with a focus on strengths-based and culturally competent models.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
• Small-group classes
• Instruction by experienced, practicing social workers
• Generalist perspective with a focus on strengths-based and culturally competent models
• Faculty: Experienced, practicing social workers
• Unique Approaches:
• Choice of three majors: Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Psychology

Careers:

• Career Paths:
• Counseling
• Community organizing
• Group facilitation
• Advocacy
• Policy
• Case management
• Other related roles
• Job Opportunities:
• Non-profit sector
• Government agencies
• Private corporations
• Career Outcomes:
• 90% of graduates find employment in their chosen field after graduation.

Other:

• The program is designed to prepare students for the growing demand for social workers.
• The program is one of only a few in the state approved for social work certification.
• Edgewood College alumni currently serve as social workers in various settings, including child protective services, hospitals, and community services.
• The program is offered in Madison, Wisconsin.