Social Work
Overview
Master of Social Work (MSW) students at SIUE experience unique learning opportunities by not only learning in a traditional classroom setting, but also learning through involvement in community-engaged scholarship and activities. MSW students regularly work with agencies and organizations, assisting with service provision, program development, and advocacy on behalf of individuals and families experiencing health and mental health concerns, homelessness, poverty and other social justice vulnerabilities.
Program Format
Most courses are offered in face-to-face formats. Classes may be offered in an online or blended/hybrid format at the discretion of the course instructor. Most courses are offered in evening formats, but this is subject to change based on multiple scheduling variables.
What can I do with a degree in social work?
Our students graduate with comprehensive social work knowledge and refined practice skills to engage in professional roles, including:
- Clinicians
- Administrators
- Program coordinators and evaluators
- Community developers
- Educators
- Advocates
Graduates are able to lead efforts aimed at enhancing the lives of individuals, families and communities who may be under-served, at-risk or otherwise vulnerable. Career opportunities are available in a number of social work areas, including:
- Adoption and foster care
- Substance abuse prevention and treatment
- Health and mental health care
- Hospice and palliative care
- Social policy development
- Neighborhood and community organizations
- Program development
- Administration, supervision, and management
- Research
- Education
- Criminal justice and corrections
- Military and veteran services
- Public health
- Environmental social work
- Occupational and employee assistance social work
- Financial social work
Faculty
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