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.
News and Announcements
3/7/25: SIUE Behavioral Health Workplace Conference: "Empowering the Next Generation: Best Practices in Youth Behavioral Health" [pdf]
1/31/25: SIUE Gears Up for its Annual Black Heritage Month Celebration (feat. Dr. Timothy Lewis, Interim Chair)
1/28/25: Immigrant advocates, social organizations and employers prepare to navigate Trump-era policy changes (feat. Kristen Eng-Shinn, MSW '15)
