Audrey Leonard '10, CASIE Center
The idea to do something meaningful with my life had been brewing for a while and came to fruition during my first year of college, and coming to Saint Mary’s made me realize how truly blessed I am. I was given a good life, and I should do what I can do help those who were not as lucky. I soon learned that Saint Mary’s had an outlet for dreamers like me, and it was the Social Work Department.
Since my decision to pursue Social Work, I have had my mind set on clinical work. I love listening to the stories of people’s lives and working closely with them. I began to experience a change of heart as I researched human trafficking organizations for a class and thought more seriously about working on the macro level. I read about human rights groups and the work they had done to fight injustices. As I pictured myself doing such work, I came to the conclusion that there is no set path for me to follow. Since I am not defining my life right now, I will trust Leo Tolstoy: “The sole meaning of life is to serve humanity”.
A Social Work Major and Social Work Minor are available.
The Social Work Minor requires 15 hours of Social Work courses. Notre Dame students are specially invited to apply for the Social Work Minor through the Saint Mary's College-Notre Dame Co-Exchange Program. Holy Cross College students are also specially encouraged to apply for the Social Work Minor through the NICE program.
Fifteen Credit hours, as follows, for all students except Nursing and Psychology students
