University of Illinois School of Social Work

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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 at Urbana–Champaign which 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. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
  2. ^ "Faculty & Staff Directory". Social Work at Illinois. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
  3. ^ a b c "On-Campus Student Enrollment (Spring 2017)". Division of Management Information. February 21, 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 July 2017.
  6. ^ "New Dean of Social Work Named". Social Work at Illinois. July 28, 2017. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
  7. ^ https://news.illinois.edu/ii/02/0705/swdean.html[dead link]
  8. ^ "2008-2009 Programs of Study". Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  9. ^ "Health School Rankings". Retrieved March 13, 2016.
  10. ^ a b c d e f "Concentrations". Retrieved March 13, 2016.
  11. ^ "BSW Degree Requirements". Retrieved March 13, 2016.
  12. ^ "Master of Social Work". Retrieved March 13, 2016.
  13. ^ "Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work". Retrieved September 10, 2019.

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