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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Providing Hope—and Health—for Children

Tara Powell , Associate Professor

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Promoting Social Change Through Public Engagement

Kevin Tan , Associate Professor

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Against All Odds

Leyda Garcia-Greenawalt , BSW '19, MSW '21

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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

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Community Impact

Social Work Day of Service 2024

April 16, 2024

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

Cultural Humility CEU Workshop

April 15, 2024

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Faculty & Staff,
Research

Policy Reforms Urgently Needed to Mitigate Racial Disparities in Perinatal Mental Health Conditions

April 04, 2024

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

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