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BE AN AGENT OF CHANGE

A degree in social work is just the beginning of your endless potential to shape our world.

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BE AN AGENT OF CHANGE

A degree in social work is just the beginning of your endless potential to shape our world.

Find your program
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Join a community of passionate people who impact lives, influence policy, fight injustice, and develop evidence-based solutions to our biggest social challenges.

Why Social Work?

Here are our stories–what will yours be?

Story

CLL Connects Students to Service-Learning Project for Rantoul District 193

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Story

Along for More Than the Ride

Becky Rowe, MSW '21

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Story

Fostering Hope and Success

Sharva Hampton-Campbell, Graduate Student Affairs Coordinator

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Story

The Road Less Traveled

Ian Hulette, MSW Student

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More stories

Why Choose Illinois?

Simply put, we transform lives. Of students. Of children. Of communities. It starts in the classroom. It continues in the field. And it reaches the most marginalized of society. If you are committed to transforming lives, including your own, join us at Illinois.

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Your program is tailored

to what matters to you, with multiple concentrations and certificates, flexible degree options, research opportunities and experience in the field.

Academics
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You'll be supported

in small classes all housed in a single building, and one-on-one relationships with award-winning faculty.

Our Community
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You'll feel prepared

for your next career move, with block placement for field internships, over 90% job placement rate, and continuing education after you graduate.

Career Paths
What will your impact be?

Take the next step in your journey to making a difference.

Undergraduate Minor
BSW & iBSW Online
MSW & iMSW Online
Post-MSW PEL Program
PhD
Continuing Education

The Latest from the School of Social Work

News

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  • Faculty & Staff,
  • Community Impact

Excellence in Public Engagement Award Recipients 

June 01, 2023

Illinois News Bureau

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  • Students,
  • Faculty & Staff,
  • Alumni

Lough Named School of Social Work Dean 

May 11, 2023

Illinois News Bureau

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  • Students,
  • Faculty & Staff,
  • Research,
  • Alumni,
  • Community Impact,
  • Professional Development

Self-Care Retreat for School Social Workers

April 28, 2023

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  • Students,
  • Faculty & Staff,
  • Research,
  • Alumni

Racial Disproportionality in Child Protective Services: What Can Big Data Tell Us?

March 28, 2023

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This is more than a career – it's a calling.

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