Master of Social Work - School Social Work

The program seeks to prepare advanced family and child welfare practitioners who act as agents of social change who in turn will promote individual and societal well-being. These curricula goals are grounded within a liberal arts foundation to ensure that student practices are grounded in traditional values and theory and be current with the demands of the changing practice environment. The MSW curricula goals are derived from three sources: (1) the goals of Illinois State University, (2) the goals of the School of Social Work, and (3) the objectives of the MSW Program. In addition, and much more importantly, the MSW curricula goals are consistent with the purpose and structure of Master level social work education as mandated by CSWE Curriculum Policy Statement M5.1 through M5.4.5. MSW students who choose this concentration take coursework that prepares them to do their advanced practicum in a school setting for one academic year. The worker will also provide individual, group, and family counseling services and serve as a broker in locating needed services within the community.