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

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?

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A Man on a Mission

Simon Mwima , PhD student

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Assisting Lives Impacted by Conflict and Disaster

Bruna Cardoso Lopez, Social Work Field Placement Coordinator

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A "Perfect Fit"

Brandie Bentley , PhD Candidate

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Continuously Ask Yourself Who You Want To Be

Araceli Carbajal, BSW '20, MSW Student

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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

MSW & iMSW Online/Hybrid

Post-MSW PEL Program

Continuing Education

The Latest from the School of Social Work

News

Faculty & Staff,
Research,
Community Impact

School of Social Work Faculty Awarded Funding to Address Racism & Social Injustice

September 12, 2022

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Students,
Faculty & Staff,
Alumni

Dr. Jan Carter-Black Scholarship for Commitment to Diversity and Leadership

September 09, 2022

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Faculty & Staff,
Research

Garthe Named Recipient of 2022 Early Career Award from the UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention

August 31, 2022

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Students,
Faculty & Staff,
Alumni

SSW Homecoming 2022

August 26, 2022

Events

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

Apply today

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