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 1) Where did Eric grow up? What High school did he graduate from?  

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 1) Where did Eric grow up? What High school did he graduate from?  

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Eric grew up in Freehold, New Jersey, and he graduated from Freehold Boro High School

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2)What did Eric do after Graduating from High School?

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2)What did Eric do after Graduating from High School?

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He spent 5 years in the U.S Navy where he was an Air Traffic Controller.After his
military duty in 2009,he moved to Duluth, Minnesota and graduated from the College of st. Scholastica with a degree in Social Work.

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St. Scholastica was named on the list of Top 200 Colleges for Native Americans by Winds of Change magazine.

This 128 credit social work degree program offers our students:

A values-based curriculum which includes interprofessional education

Real-world social work experience through 570 hours of in-field service (120 hours may be waived with relevant educational internship experience)

Areas of specialization, such as a social work certification in healthcare

Accelerated learning options. Program length varies from 16 months to two years by location.

Flexible, blended learning through a mix of on-campus and online courses offered at four extended campus locations across Minnesota

Tuition: $425/credit*
* Tuition rates are for the 2018-19 academic year. View 2017-18 tuition rates. Additional fees and costs for course materials may apply. Total program cost and completion time varies depending on transfer credits and individual program plans. Tuition rates are subject to change.
We offer a traditional day program at our main campus in Duluth.

The College of St. Scholastica's B.A. in Social Work program at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College (FDLTCC) is offered in a blended format designed with weekly online classes and twice-a-month, on-campus classes on Friday afternoons and evenings and on Saturday. This enables people who are working full time and/or living in rural or tribal communities in northern MN or WI to earn their degree in two years.

Admissions criteria

We accept students who have earned between 59-71 eligible transfer credits. We prefer that students have completed the MN Transfer Curriculum or an A.A. degree, and have also completed all required lower-division courses in preparation for the social work major.

The College of St. Scholastica and Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College (FDLTCC) have a special transfer agreement in place to accept students with an A.A. or A.S. degree, with a concentration in Human Services. Ask us about this easy transfer process.

Admissions priority will be given to applicants in the following order:

1. Students who have completed both an A.A. and A.A.S. degree in Human Services through FDLTCC

2. Students who have completed an A.A. degree through FDLTCC

3. Students who lack no more than eight credits to complete their A.A. or A.A.S. degree through FDLTCC

4. Students who have completed a minimum of an A.A. or A.A.S. at another institution

Review our admissions requirements and checklist for additional information or apply now.

At Central Lakes College (CLC) in Brainerd, you can earn your B.A. in Social Work in a mostly online format. This new option allows you to take required coursework online and participate in two, four-day intensives in the Brainerd Lakes area. This degree can be completed in 16 months.

This program includes opportunities for you to delve deeper into the profession through extended internship practice, involvement in community projects and opportunities to participate in international service-learning trips to Mexico or Jamaica to practice social work and explore social justice concerns.

Admissions criteria

We accept students who have earned between 59-71 eligible transfer credits. We prefer that students have completed the MN Transfer Curriculum or an A.A. degree, and have also completed all required lower-division courses in preparation for the social work major.

Review our admissions requirements and checklist for additional information or apply now.

At Inver Hills Community College (IHCC), students pursuing a B.A. in Social Work may choose from a 16-month track or a two-year track which includes a summer break. To fit your schedule, courses are delivered in an accelerated evening format and you'll meet on campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Admissions criteria
We accept students who have earned between 59-71 eligible transfer credits. We prefer that students have completed the MN Transfer Curriculum or an A.A. degree, and have also completed all required lower-division courses in preparation for the social work major.

The College of St. Scholastica and Inver Hills Community College (IHCC) have a special transfer agreement in place to accept students with an A.A. or A.S. degree, with a concentration in Human Services. Ask us about this easy transfer process.

Review our admissions requirements and checklist for additional information or apply now.

The B.A. in Social Work at Riverland Community College (RCC) involves a hybrid format which combines online classes with on-campus meetings on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at RCC in Austin. Courses are delivered in an accelerated evening format and meet on campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-9:30 p.m. and occasional Saturdays. We also have a "2-Plus-2" degree, which provides you a seamless pathway from a two-year associate's degree to a four-year bachelor's degree.

Admissions Criteria

The social work program accepts students from all three Riverland campuses - in Austin, Albert Lea and Owatonna - who hold the two-year associate of arts degree.

The College of St. Scholastica and Riverland Community College (RCC) have a special transfer agreement in place to accept students with an A.A. or A.S. degree, with a concentration in Human Services. Ask us about our seamless transfer program which allows you to complete your degree in just 16 months if you've already earned between 59-71 eligible transfer credits.

We prefer that students have completed the MN Transfer Curriculum or an A.A. degree, and have also completed all required lower-division courses in preparation for the social work major. See the Social Work Transfer Guide for Riverland Community College.

Review our admissions requirements and checklist for additional information or apply now.

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"The accelerated Bachelor's in Social Work program at the CSS extended campus in Austin, Minn., gave me the flexibility needed to graduate while working and raising my children. I was also fortunate enough to participate in the Jamaica Global Studies program which provided me with a life changing opportunity to serve."

- Heather Johnson, '17
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"As an adult student with a full-time job, I found participating in the weekend delivery model ideal. At St. Scholastica, I found an accredited program that was created with working parents in mind."

- Rhonda Flygare, '17

"The CSS Social Work program at FDLTCC was a great fit for me due to the accelerated learning curriculum. The workload was tough but maintainable and the instructors and advisors were helpful and played a paramount role in my completion."

- Rita Aspinwall, BSW, '15
Read Rita's CSS story

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Program Video Playlist(3 Videos) St. Scholastica was named on the list of Top 200 Colleges for Native Americans by Winds of Change magazine. This 128 credit social work degree program offers our students: A values-based curriculum which includes interprofessional education Real-world social work experience through 570 hours of in-field service (120 hours may be waived with relevant educational internship experience) Areas of specialization, such as a social work certification in healthcare Accelerated learning options.

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Eric has a wife named Erin, and they have been married since 2005. He has three kids: Mason (10),Cameron (6), and Collin (1).

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4)Do you have any family that went or go  to Wrenshall?

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4)Do you have any family that went or go  to Wrenshall?

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His wife Erin graduated from Wrenshall and so did Erin's siblings and currently his two eldest kids Mason and Cameron go to Wrenshall.

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5)What was Eric's favorite subject in school? 

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5)What was Eric's favorite subject in school? 

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Eric's favorite subject in school has always been science. To this day he still really loves science and nature, and he also likes watching documentaries about both.

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6) Where does Eric work? What does he do?

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6) Where does Eric work? What does he do?

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For the last 6 years, Eric has worked at a non- profit organization in Duluth called Life House. At Life House they work with homeless and at risk youth from age 14 through 24 in the Duluth area. The assist the youth with basic needs, stabilization, education,
employment, and mental health, also with wellness. http://lifehouseduluth.org/

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7)What is Eric's favorite sport? What is his favorite sports team? 

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7)What is Eric's favorite sport? What is his favorite sports team? 

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Eric's favorite sport is Baseball and of course since he grew up in New Jersey his favorite team is the New York Yankees and his favorite player is Derek Jeter.

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8)Is it difficult for Eric and his CoWorkers to hear some of the stories from teenagers coming in?

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8)Is it difficult for Eric and his CoWorkers to hear some of the stories from teenagers coming in?

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Eric said it can be extremely difficult to hear some of the stories and history of trauma that the youth share with him. Often times the staff at Life House are some of the only safe and positive adults in the youths' lives. When they feel comfortable and safe enough to share their stories, the staff never takes it lightly. Being that they do hear difficult things on a daily basis, they talk a lot about self care. They're better at their jobs when they feel physically and mentally healthy. This was a lesson Eric learned very quickly during his first year in this field.

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In Eric's Words: You can find a lot of important and useful articles on self care just by doing a quick Google search, but the basic idea behind the term is to always make sure to take care of yourself first.

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10)About how many teenagers that Lifehouse works with change their live around?

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10)About how many teenagers that Lifehouse works with change their live around?

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"Some of the youth they see progress right away. This is certainly not the norm or expectation. Because they work with youth, specifically young people who have experienced significant trauma, finding success takes time, and on many occasions they don't see the immediate results of work." Eric tries to explain it as kind of a parent-child relationship. Parents try to instill values and lessons that don't just take hold overnight.  These things take time to develop, and as people mature into adulthood they hopefully master the basics. They try to set good examples and model how positive and responsible adults handle different situations and view conflicts and mistakes as "teachable moments".

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 11)What is the most important life advice Eric could give someone my age?

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 11)What is the most important life advice Eric could give someone my age?

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In Eric's words: "The most important life advice I could give you would be to pursue what makes to you excited, but always keep an open mind.  Life has a way of pulling us in a lot of directions that we never thought possible.  Be thoughtful, think critically, question everything (respectfully) and assume nothing."