Social Work Pre-Professional Program
Program Overview & Goals
The Social Work advising track at Hendrix College prepares students for graduate study and professional careers dedicated to supporting individuals, families, and communities through advocacy, service, and social change. Through interdisciplinary coursework and experiential learning, students examine human behavior, social systems, inequality, ethics, and public policy while developing the communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills essential for helping professions.
Via Hendrix
During your time at Hendrix, we will help you create a clear pathway between where you are now and where you want to go.
With a four-year approach centered on experiential learning, mentorship, and professional development, Hendrix helps students connect their passions with meaningful opportunities. Every course, collaboration, and hands-on experience is designed to help you develop the knowledge, confidence, and adaptability needed for life after college.
Careers & Outcomes
A Hendrix liberal arts education prepares students for meaningful careers in social work and human services by building the communication, critical thinking, and people-centered skills needed to support individuals and communities.
Salary Projections
The median salary for a social worker is $61,330, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Co-op Opportunities
Experience separates good candidates from great ones. Via Hendrix, students interested in social work can build relevant experience through co-op, community-based learning, service opportunities, and hands-on preparation for graduate study and social work-related careers.
- Ministry Centers
- Non-Profits
Meet the Faculty Advisors
Students interested in social work benefit from faculty guidance across sociology, anthropology, psychology, and related fields. Faculty members help students choose relevant courses, explore graduate school options, and prepare for meaningful careers serving individuals, families, and communities.
Related Programs
Via Hendrix, you can study human development, group relations, community systems, and the social factors that shape individual and collective well-being.
Your Next Steps Via Hendrix
Social work is an investment in people, communities, and meaningful change. Learn how Hendrix can help you prepare for graduate study and a future in service.