The School of Social Work is a school at the

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that exclusively focuses on social work

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. The school was originally a

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, but began an

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program in Fall 2010. On July 28, 2017, Steve Anderson was named as the new dean of the school. He succeeded Wynne Korr on September 15. Korr had served since 2002.

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. 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''.

Concentrations

Any student pursuing their MSW can choose from five different concentrations. * Leadership and Social Change * Children, Youth, and Family Services * Health Care *

Mental Health Mental health encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being, influencing cognition, perception, and behavior. It likewise determines how an individual handles stress, interpersonal relationships, and decision-making. Mental hea ...

* School Social Work.

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: * 50 hours of volunteer or paid work in a social service agency. * Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher. * Show evidence of strong communication and interpersonal skills. * Show personal attributes that are suitable for the social work profession. * Complete the application for the professional program entry.

Master of Social Work

Students pursuing their master's degree must complete the required coursework and a semester long internship.

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.

References

External links

School of Social Work
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