Social Work Program Interest Inventory

Name ______________________________________________________________ Class 20_____

How did you hear about the Social Work Program?

1. What experiences have you had working with people before coming to St. Olaf? Camp counselor, Sunday school teacher, baby-sitter, secretary, salesperson, factory worker, or any other?

2. What special talents do you have which might be an asset in your work with people? Foreign language, experience with other cultures, public speaking, sense of humor, sports, drama, music, art, dance?

3. Do you wish to spend time off-campus in a domestic or international program? If so what year, semester, or interim? Which program and when?

4. Check all courses required for the major that you have already completed:

_____ So/An 121

_____ Psych 125

_____ Psych 241

_____ Bio 123 or Bio 243

5. Are you considering other majors/concentrations? Which ones?

6. What are your strongest extra-curricular interests: music organizations, athletics, student government, student congregation, community volunteer? Please explain.

7. What area of human service interests you most? What type of clientele, problem, or place i.e. rural, urban, international, or region of the U.S.? Please explain.

For students who are undecided, but considering Social Work as a major and those who are planning a social work major.

You may write your response by email – send to carlsen@stolaf.edu or return this copy to Holland Hall 213