Master of Social Work
Our CSWE-accredited MSW program prepares you for advanced social work practice and for research in public and private agencies.
MSW Program Goals and Objectives:
- Obtain the knowledge and skills in assessment, intervention and evaluation of practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.
- Work with diverse populations (i.e., racial, ethnic, gender, social class, disabled, age groups, sexual orientation), and know the impact of racism, poverty, sexism and other forms of discrimination.
- Use research to evaluate policy and practice, apply findings to policy and practice, and develop research strategies.
- Develop and analyze responsive organizations, policies, and programs.
- Learn about human behavior in the social environment as it relates to the mission of social work.
- Analyze how values affect policy and practice and apply professional values and ethics with diverse populations.
- Adhere to the NASW Code of Ethics.
Enrollment Options:
On-Campus
Offers full or part-time coursework on the Urbana-Champaign campus to Advanced Standing students and those with undergraduate degrees in other fields.
iMSW Program Options
There are two paths for obtaining your MSW through our hybrid or fully online programs.