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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Advancing Global Social Work

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Promoting Social Change Through Public Engagement

Kevin Tan , Associate Professor

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Sharlei Deltang: Bridging Support at Chez Veterans Center

Sharlei Deltang, BSW Intern

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Providing Help for Victims of Violence and Crime

Rachel Garthe, Associate Professor, Director of the Violence Prevention Research Lab

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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

BSW & iBSW Online

MSW & iMSW Online

Post-MSW PEL Program

Continuing Education

The Latest from the School of Social Work

News

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

Social Work in Changing Political Landscapes CEU Webinar Series

March 04, 2025

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Faculty & Staff,
Research

BRIDGE Grant Research Series: Advancing Women’s Health in Pregnancy and Childbirth

February 28, 2025

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Students,
Community Impact

Empowering Rural Communities: An Interview with IRHA’s Rural Behavioral Health Workforce Development Scholarship Recipients

February 21, 2025

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

Connect with Heart: Unleashing the Power of Empathy through Nonviolent Communication

February 10, 2025

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Events

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

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