Increase Well-being of Individuals and Communities
Social work is a dynamic profession concerned with the well-being of individuals, families, groups, organizations, and society. Social workers are people employed by community mental health agencies, hospitals, schools, employee assistance programs, family service agencies, and community service agencies. Our committed and dedicated faculty help facilitate student success, both in our undergraduate and master’s in social work programs, and as professional social work practitioners in whatever arena you may choose to practice. Our faculty challenge and inspire, guide and assist throughout your student career.
Department of Social Work Mission Statement
The mission of the Social Work Program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is to promote social and economic justice and enhance social well-being through the preparation of capable and committed social work practitioners, excellence in scholarship and collaboration in community service.
Special Events
Licensing Exam Prep October 5 [pdf]
News and Announcements
8/28/23: Master of Social Work Graduates Honored in Hooding Ceremony (feat. Dr. Jennifer Erwin, Assistant Professor, the MSW Class of '23, and GSSWA)
3/28/23: SIUE’s Ferguson Invents Demographic Instrument to Prevent Inaccuracies in Sexual Identity Information Gathered During Research (feat. Dr. Aidan Ferguson, Assistant Professor)
3/14/23: Learning to Navigate the Mental Health System and Finding the Right Therapist (feat. Dr. Aidan Ferguson, Assistant Professor and Jessica Ulrich, Director of Counseling Services)
2023 MSW Hooding ceremony
