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Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Carbondale campus — Carbondale, Illinois, United States

Study Level: Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: To be confirmed
Study Mode: To be confirmed
Next Intake: January 2027
Tuition Fee: USD 12,652
Application Fee: USD 40
Scholarships Available: None listed
Post-Study Work Information: Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status: Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The social work program at SIU offers an unrivaled education in this ever-growing field. This CSWE accredited program trains individuals in a variety of intervention techniques that enable the provision of aid to individuals, small groups, employees, families, and communities. The program prepares students to implement change and address social issues, including drug and alcohol addiction, poverty, trauma and abuse, learning problems, and discrimination. Through the pursuit of social justice and the examination of interpersonal relationships, family structures, community environments, and workplace policies, this program equips students to become leaders in the field by advocating for vulnerable populations. Before graduation, students will complete a semester-long field practicum at one of over 140 agency partners in southern Illinois. This experience provides an extensive understanding of methods and techniques through hands-on training, helping to build the skill set necessary for a successful career as a social worker.

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Credential: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee: USD 12,652
Application fee: USD 40
Deposit required: Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees: Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes: January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline: Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status: Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability: Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Carbondale campus

Carbondale, Illinois, United States

1263 Lincoln Drive

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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About the Institution

Founded in 1869 as the state’s second teachers college – with a dozen academic departments and an inaugural class of 143 – SIU Carbondale is the flagship campus of the Southern Illinois University System. It is a strong, diverse, student-centered, research-intensive, and comprehensive university that earned the prestigious 2015 community engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. That designation reflects a longstanding commitment to service and outreach; in 2013 alone, 237,000 residents of central and southern Illinois benefited from 578 initiative...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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