George Williams School of Social Work
George Williams School of Social Work
Make a difference.
At Aurora University, our social work programs have been accredited by the Council on Social Work Education since 1969. You will explore social work through rigorous coursework led by expert faculty. And you'll gain important professional connections and experiences. Then you'll be able to begin a successful career immediately after graduation.
Majors and Programs
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Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)Online -
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)Main Campus, Woodstock Center -
Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorder Professional (CODP I)Main Campus, Woodstock Center -
Post-MSW Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Social Work EndorsementOnline -
Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Social Work EndorsementMain Campus -
Social Work (BSW)Online -
Social Work (BSW)Main Campus, Woodstock Center -
Social Work (MSW)Online -
Social Work (MSW)Main Campus, Woodstock Center -
Social Work/Business Administration (MSW/MBA)Online -
Social Work/Public Administration (MSW/MPA)Online
Career possibilities with a bachelor's degree
- Addictions treatment counselor
- After school program facilitator
- Case worker
- Child welfare/children’s services worker
- Criminal justice/corrections specialist
- Health care social worker
- Mental health or crisis response intake worker
- Policy advocate
- Policy and planning specialist
- Prisons and correctional facilities social worker
- Probation officer
- Research analyst
- Youth mentor
Career options with additional education or experience
- Executive director of a social service agency
- Forensic social worker
- Hospice social worker
- International social worker
- Mental health social worker
- Occupational social worker
- Policy analyst
- Private practice therapist
- Program manager
- School social worker
- Substance abuse counselor