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Pre-Social Work Pathway

Enter in as a Pre-Social Work major in Human Services and in your Sophomore year you will apply to begin the program the fall of your Junior year. This is a highly hands-on experiential program designed to prepare you for work and licensure as a Social Worker.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Science in Social Work
Delivery
In Person / Fully Online
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 61 in Major
Careers
Social, Managers, Family,, Workers
Pre-Social Work Pathway students at EIU

Why Study Pre-Social Work Pathway at EIU?

  • Build real-world communication skills necessary for social workers.
  • Work closely with faculty in small class settings.
  • Prepare for a wide range of career in various areas.
"I didn't expect to get real experience this early, but by my sophomore year I was already working on projects that felt like actual marketing work. It made me feel confident that I'm ready for what comes next."
Alex Wilcoxon
Marketing | Junior
Alex Wilcoxon, Marketing at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Project based coursework.
  • Real-world based coursework
  • Required internships and applied work.
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Hands-On Experience, Pre-Social Work Pathway students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The Pre-Social Work pathway is an exciting first step toward a fulfilling career dedicated to helping others. Social work is a broad, rewarding field with many diverse career paths. You'll learn to empower individuals, strengthen families, and advocate for social justice, preparing you for roles in child welfare, healthcare, mental health clinics, school counseling, and probation services.

$68,960
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Social & Community Service Managers
  • Child, Family, & School Social Workers
  • Healthcare Social Workers
  • Mental Health & Substance Abuse…
  • Marriage & Family Therapists
  • Probation Officers & Correctional…
  • Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Extensive (5/5)
Personality Fit Social

Connect With Us

Dianne Timm
Chair, School of Human Development
dtimm@eiu.edu
1423 Buzzard Hall
217-581-5327
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Alisa Gray
Academic Advisor for the Department of Human Services, Department of Public Health & Nutrition, Adjunct Instructor
aagray@eiu.edu
2172
217-581-5310
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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