UIUC School Of Social Work
On May 11, 2023, Ben Lough was named as the new dean of the school. He succeeded Steve Anderson. Anderson had served since 2017.
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. 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.
Concentrations
Any student pursuing their MSW can choose from five different concentrations.
- Leadership and Social Change
- Children, Youth, and Family Services
- Health Care
- Mental Health
- School Social Work.
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.
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.
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.
Mental Health
Mental Health social workers focus on the internal mental problems that ail their clients.
School Social Work
School Social Work prepares students to become Social Workers in schools.
Requirements
Bachelor of Social Work
Students pursuing their bachelor's degree must complete the following:
- 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.
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.
References
- ^ "Greetings from the Dean". Social Work at Illinois. Archived from the original on July 13, 2017. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
- ^ "Faculty & Staff Directory". Social Work at Illinois. Archived from the original on August 15, 2015. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "The School of Social Work". January 27, 2010. Archived from the original on January 27, 2010.
- ^ "The Strengthening Vulnerable Families Column" (PDF). June 13, 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 13, 2010.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "New dean of Social Work announced". news.illinois.edu. Archived from the original on June 29, 2010.
- ^ "2008-2009 Programs of Study". Archived from the original on December 28, 2015. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
- ^ "Health School Rankings". Archived from the original on March 14, 2016. Retrieved March 13, 2016.
- ^ "Concentrations". Archived from the original on March 13, 2016. Retrieved March 13, 2016.
- ^ "BSW Degree Requirements". Archived from the original on March 14, 2016. Retrieved March 13, 2016.
- ^ "Master of Social Work". Archived from the original on March 14, 2016. Retrieved March 13, 2016.
- ^ "Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work". Archived from the original on March 18, 2019. Retrieved September 10, 2019.