University of Illinois School of Social Work explained

University of Illinois School of Social Work
Established:1944[1]
Type:Public
Dean:Steve Anderson[2]
City:Urbana
State:IL
Country:USA
Students:546[3]
Undergrad:260
Postgrad:286
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]

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.

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.

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.

Mental Health

Mental Health social workers focus on the internal mental problems that ail their clients.

School Social Work

School Social Work prepares students to become Social Workers in schools.

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]

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Greetings from the Dean. July 15, 2017. Social Work at Illinois. July 13, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170713142008/http://socialwork.illinois.edu/about-ssw/greetings-from-the-dean/. live.
  2. Web site: Faculty & Staff Directory. August 14, 2015. Social Work at Illinois. August 15, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150815171146/http://socialwork.illinois.edu/about-ssw/faculty-and-staff-directory/?. live.
  3. Web site: On-Campus Student Enrollment (Spring 2017). Division of Management Information. February 21, 2017. July 16, 2017. July 9, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170709073750/http://www.dmi.illinois.edu/stuenr/class/enrsp17.htm. live.
  4. Web site: The School of Social Work. https://web.archive.org/web/20100127084353/http://www.socialwork.illinois.edu/. 2010-01-27. January 27, 2010. dead.
  5. Web site: The Strengthening Vulnerable Families Column. June 13, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100613202350/http://www.socialwork.illinois.edu/documents/SSW_Newsletter_Spring2010.pdf. 2010-06-13.
  6. Web site: New Dean of Social Work Named. July 28, 2017. August 14, 2017. Social Work at Illinois. August 15, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170815042317/http://socialwork.illinois.edu/new-dean-of-social-work-named/. live.
  7. Web site: New dean of Social Work announced . news.illinois.edu . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100629095000/http://news.illinois.edu/ii/02/0705/swdean.html . 2010-06-29.
  8. Web site: 2008-2009 Programs of Study. 2016-03-12. December 28, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151228202046/http://provost.illinois.edu/ProgramsOfStudy/2008/fall/programs/graduate/social_work.html. live.
  9. Web site: Health School Rankings. 2016-03-13. March 14, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160314053905/http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-health-schools/university-of-illinois-at-urbana-champaign-145637. live.
  10. Web site: Concentrations. 2016-03-13. March 13, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160313124607/http://socialwork.illinois.edu/academics/master-of-social-work/concentrations/. live.
  11. Web site: BSW Degree Requirements. 2016-03-13. March 14, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160314064756/http://socialwork.illinois.edu/academics/bachelor-of-social-work/bsw-degree-requirements/. live.
  12. Web site: Master of Social Work. 2016-03-13. March 14, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160314063129/http://socialwork.illinois.edu/academics/master-of-social-work/. live.
  13. Web site: Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work. 2019-09-10. March 18, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190318203213/http://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/graduate-majors/social-work/#doctoraltext. live.

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