Come connect and share in processing the recent tragedy that occurred in Chatham. This event will be an opportunity to gather as a UIS community and join in our grief. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to join in informal conversations.
Sponsored by the UIS Counseling Center and Human Development Counseling Program.
Choosing the right college is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make. At the University of Illinois Springfield, students consistently say they’ve found the perfect fit. Why? Because UIS offers more than just a degree. With personalized learning, a supportive and inclusive campus community, real-world experience and leadership opportunities that help you grow, UIS sets students up for success from day one.
But don’t just take our word for it. Hear directly from our students about why they love being a Prairie Star!
Hometown: Springfield, Illinois
Major: Master’s in Human development Counseling
Future Plans: Work for a psychologist and eventually go into private practice
The Social Work Program proposes to teach a study away course in Taiwan between mid May and early June of 2024. This will be a UNI-460, ECCE Global Experience: Taiwan. The course will last 14-17 days, from departure from Chicago until going through security to board your fight returning to Chicago from Taiwan. However, as the course takes place from mid-May to June 2nd, you have interesting options to independently do something other than going straight back to Chicago on June 2nd. You could:
The Department of Counseling and Social Work (CSW) is proud to have degree programs that focus on developing skills that translate into clinical fields. CSW faculty develop close relationships with the students to foster their development as a helping professional. We care deeply about the wellbeing of our students and are committed to their growth and learning. Additionally, we foster an environment of inclusivity, welcome diversity, and encourage social change to address the inequities that are prevalent in our society.
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Major: Master's in Human Development Counseling
Future Plans: Become a high school or college counselor
Hometown: Carpentersville, Illinois
Major: Master’s in Human Development Counseling
Future Plans: Work as a clinical psychologist
