Academic programs that prepare social work professionals committed to practice with poor and oppressed populations, and who work to alleviate poverty, oppression and discrimination.
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Master of Social Work (MSW) Program Heading link
Preparing social workers to promote social, economic, and racial justice with urban at-risk populations, with specializations in Child and Family, Mental Health, Organization and Community Practice, School Social Work, and Social Work within Justice Systems.
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Joint MSW/MPH Degree Program Heading link
Educating public health social workers who address health inequities in urban environments through prevention, intervention, research and advocacy.
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PhD in Social Work Program Heading link
Preparing social justice researchers, scholars and educators for leadership in advancing social, racial and economic justice.
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Post-MSW School Social Worker Program Heading link
An online non-degree program to prepare MSW graduates to become eligible for the ISBE (PEL) School Social Worker Endorsement application process.