| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1944[1] |
| Dean | Steve Anderson[2] |
| Students | 546[3] |
| Undergraduates | 260[3] |
| Postgraduates | 286[3] |
| Location | , , |
| 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]
On July 28, 2017, Steve Anderson was named as the new dean of the school.[6] He succeeded Wynne Korr on September 15. Korr had served since 2002.[7]
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.
As of 2016, the master's program has been ranked #16 nationally by U.S. News & World Report.[9]
Any student pursuing their MSW can choose from five different concentrations.[10]
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 prepares students for a social work career focused on serving disadvantaged children, youth, and families.[10]
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 social workers focus on the internal mental problems that ail their clients.[10]
School Social Work prepares students to become Social Workers in schools.[10]
Students pursuing their bachelor's degree must complete the following:[11]
Students pursuing their master's degree must complete the required coursework and a semester long internship.[12]
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]