University of Illinois School of Social Work
TypePublic
Established1944[1]
DeanSteve Anderson[2]
Students546[3]
Undergraduates260[3]
Postgraduates286[3]
Location
Urbana
,
IL
,
USA
AffiliationsUniversity of Illinois
Websitesocialwork.illinois.edu

The School of Social Work is a school at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign that exclusively focuses on social work education. The school was originally a graduate school, but began an undergraduate program in Fall 2010.[4][5]

On July 28, 2017, Steve Anderson was named as the new dean of the school.[6] He succeeded Wynne Korr on September 15. Korr had served since 2002.[7]

Facilities

The School of Social Work houses one building, located on Nevada Street in Urbana. Until 2009, the building used to be housed on Oregon Street.[8] The current location is three blocks east of the Main Quadrangle, and a block east of Busey–Evans Residence Halls.

Ranking

As of 2016, the master's program has been ranked #16 nationally by U.S. News & World Report.[9]

Concentrations

Any student pursuing their MSW can choose from five different concentrations.[10]

Leadership and Social Change

Leadership and Social Change prepares students for a social work career focused on advocacy. The curriculum also includes international social work advocacy.[10]

Children, Youth, and Family Services

Children, Youth, and Family services prepares students for a social work career focused on serving disadvantaged children, youth, and families.[10]

Health Care

Health Care prepares students for a social work career focused on the medical field. Within this concentration, the social worker acts as a supportive network for their hospitalized client in need.[10]

Mental Health

Mental Health social workers focus on the internal mental problems that ail their clients.[10]

School Social Work

School Social Work prepares students to become Social Workers in schools.[10]

Requirements

Bachelor of Social Work

Students pursuing their bachelor's degree must complete the following:[11]

  • 50 hours of volunteer or paid work in a social service agency.
  • Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher.
  • Show evidence of strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Show personal attributes that are suitable for the social work profession.
  • Complete the application for the professional program entry.

Master of Social Work

Students pursuing their master's degree must complete the required coursework and a semester long internship.[12]

PhD of Social Work

Students pursuing a doctorate degree must complete coursework organized around five curricular components: seminars in social welfare policy, research methodologies and statistics, an interdisciplinary area of study, a qualifying exam, and a dissertation. [13]

References

  1. ↑ "Greetings from the Dean". Social Work at Illinois. Archived from the original on July 13, 2017. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Faculty & Staff Directory". Social Work at Illinois. Archived from the original on August 15, 2015. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
  3. 1 2 3 "On-Campus Student Enrollment (Spring 2017)". Division of Management Information. February 21, 2017. Archived from the original on July 9, 2017. Retrieved July 16, 2017.
  4. ↑ "The School of Social Work". January 27, 2010. Archived from the original on January 27, 2010.
  5. ↑ "The Strengthening Vulnerable Families Column" (PDF). June 13, 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 13, 2010.
  6. ↑ "New Dean of Social Work Named". Social Work at Illinois. July 28, 2017. Archived from the original on August 15, 2017. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
  7. ↑ "New dean of Social Work announced". news.illinois.edu. Archived from the original on June 29, 2010.
  8. ↑ "2008-2009 Programs of Study". Archived from the original on December 28, 2015. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Health School Rankings". Archived from the original on March 14, 2016. Retrieved March 13, 2016.
  10. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Concentrations". Archived from the original on March 13, 2016. Retrieved March 13, 2016.
  11. ↑ "BSW Degree Requirements". Archived from the original on March 14, 2016. Retrieved March 13, 2016.
  12. ↑ "Master of Social Work". Archived from the original on March 14, 2016. Retrieved March 13, 2016.
  13. ↑ "Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work". Archived from the original on March 18, 2019. Retrieved September 10, 2019.

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