# 2026-2027 Course Catalog

**Source**: https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/socw/schools-specialization-cas/
**Parent**: https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/

*for the Certificate of Advanced Study in Schools Specialization (online)*

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**Graduate Degree Programs in Social Work**

- [Schools Specialization, CAS (online)](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/socw/schools-specialization-cas/)
- [Social Work, MSW](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/socw/social-work-msw/) (on campus, online & blended (online/face-to-face)

  - concentration required:

    - [Advanced Clinical Practice](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/socw/social-work-msw/advanced-clinical/)
    - [Leadership & Social Change](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/socw/social-work-msw/leadership-social-change/)
- [Social Work, PhD](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/socw/social-work-phd/)

*for the Certificate of Advanced Study in Schools Specialization*

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Course List

     | Code | Title | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [SOCW 507](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=SOCW%20507 "SOCW 507") | School Social Work Practice | 4 |
| [SOCW 519](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=SOCW%20519 "SOCW 519") | Public School Policy/Services | 4 |
| [SOCW 531](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=SOCW%20531 "SOCW 531") | Field Practicum and Integrative Seminar I | 12 |
| Electives | Chosen with Advisor | 12 |
| Total Hours | | 32 |

#### **Other Requirements**

Grad Other Degree Requirements

 | Requirement | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Other requirements may overlap |  |
| Minimum 500-level Hours Required Overall: | 12 |
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 |

*for the Certificate of Advanced Study in Schools Specialization (online)*

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**School of Social Work**\
Director of Graduate Studies: Associate Dean Janet Liechty\
[School of Social Work website](https://socialwork.illinois.edu/)\
[School of Social Work Faculty](https://socialwork.illinois.edu/directory/)\
1010 W. Nevada St., Urbana, IL 61801\
(217) 333-2261\
[Social Work email](mailto:socialwork@illinois.edu)

**Admissions**\
[Overview of Grad College Admissions & Requirements](https://grad.illinois.edu/admissions/apply)