Campus Community,
Due to the forecasted inclement weather and to allow extra travel time as students return from spring break, the Clarke University campus will be closed on Monday, March 16. All classes and events are canceled.
Faculty and staff are excused from work, however, essential employees should report to campus unless otherwise advised by their supervisor.
Hours of Operation
Café 1843 will open 5-9 p.m. on Sunday, March 15 for dinner service.
On Monday, March 16, the Dining Hall will operate for lunch from 11:15 a.m-1 p.m. Café 1843 will be open 11 a.m.-9 p.m., with the grill available from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.
The library will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The Kehl Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Practices are canceled except for teams with competition the next day.
During a Winter Weather Emergency, limit travel as much as possible. If you should need to go out, be sure to travel slowly, and dress in layers to stay dry and warm.
Snow Emergency Parking in the City of Dubuque will be enforced. Those parking on Clarke Drive should move their vehicle to a parking lot to allow city crews to remove snow and avoid receiving a ticket or being towed.
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Stay warm & stay safe, Clarkies!
The Social Welfare minor at Clarke University helps provide a comprehensive understanding of the social welfare system in the United States and the social issues facing social workers. The Social Welfare minor also introduces students to theories of human behavior, diversity, social justice, and the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics. The courses offered in the minor will acquaint students in other disciplines (e.g., sociology, psychology, health science, education, criminal justice, nursing) with the field of social work. The Social Welfare minor does not provide all the skills needed for actual social work practice but does provide a basic understanding of the profession of Social Work and provides some preparation for graduate studies in Social Work leading to a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. Individuals with a minor in Social Welfare minor have additional, highly sought-after skills that place them above their peers in the work world.
What classes will you need?
A Social Welfare minor pairs nicely with many majors. For a minor in Social Welfare, a student completes 18 credits in the following courses with a grade of C- or better. While there are no prerequisites for these courses, the following sequence is preferred:
Interested in the Master of Social Work program?
Clarke University’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program will accept 15 credits from the minor if students achieve a B or higher in the courses. This reduces the program’s 57 credit requirement for the MSW to 42 credits, placing you ahead of the game as a graduate student.
Applicants are considered on an individual basis. Apply to Clarke today to begin your journey.
My enthusiasm for my students’ ideals and potential, I hope, provides encouragement and inspiration for them to believe in themselves and begin to impact the world around them.
My greatest hope as a social work educator is to light a fire for social justice in my students.
