University of Illinois School of Social Work

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University of Illinois School of Social Work
Type Public
Established1944 [1]
Dean Ben Lough [2]
Students546 [3]
Undergraduates 260 [3]
Postgraduates 286 [3]
Location,
IL
,
USA
Affiliations University of Illinois
Website socialwork.illinois.edu

The School of Social Work is a school at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign that exclusively focuses on social work education. The school was originally a graduate school, but began an undergraduate program in Fall 2010. [4] [5]

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On May 11, 2023, Ben Lough was named as the new dean of the school. [6] He succeeded Steve Anderson. Anderson had served since 2017. [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]

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]

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