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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.
"My experience at EIU could not have been better. While in the classroom, I got to learn from amazing, engaging faculty who helped build my skills and confidence, and outside of the classroom, I got to be part of an amazing community and make lifelong memories."
Joshua Northam
Pre-Social Work Pathway | Class of 2026
Joshua Northam, Pre-Social Work Pathway 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 your first step toward a career helping others through child welfare, health care, mental health clinics, school counseling or probation services. It is a fit if you want to empower individuals, strengthen families and advocate for social justice.

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$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
2109 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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