Social Work

Overview

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. Our students regularly work with agencies and organizations, assisting with service provision, program development, and advocacy on behalf of individuals and families experiencing health, mental health, homelessness, poverty and other social justice challenges.

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 and are designated as such in the SIUE Schedule of Classes. 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

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 challenged. Career opportunities are available in a number of social work areas, including: