Social Service

Minor

Faculty and professional interests

Program Committee
Tim Kasser, Psychology, chair
Gail Ferguson, Psychology (on leave, Fall 2011)
Duane Oldfield, Political Science, On-Site Director, Buenos Aires Program, Fall 2011
Carol St. Amant, Anthropology/Sociology

Many students are interested in pursuing careers in which they can help people from socially disadvantaged backgrounds. Such careers include social work, education, and counseling, and might involve working for community, legal, or government agencies.

To enhance students’ familiarity with the many aspects of such careers and to prepare them appropriately, Knox offers an interdisciplinary minor in social services. Working with socially disadvantaged individuals by its nature involves interactions between people and with governmental agencies, all of which occur within a broader social context. Thus, the program addresses each of these levels, and it ensures hands-on experience by asking students to complete a class-based internship with a social service agency in the Galesburg area.

Requirements for the Minor