Overview

Loyola University Chicago offers one of the few combined Social Work degree programs in the United States that allows full-time students to complete both an undergraduate and graduate degree in social work in just five years.

Many first-year MSW requirements are completed during the student's undergraduate years, therefore the MSW degree portion of the program, conferred through Loyola's School of Social Work, can be completed in much less time than normally required to earn an MSW in social work.

Key Features

Earn your degree from an accredited, nonprofit college rated #28 in the nation for graduate social work by U.S. News & World Report.

Prepare for a career in social services, including child welfare, community mental health, drug/alcohol rehabilitation, and developmental disabilities.

Make professional connections and gain experience through an internship at one of more than 1,000 partner agencies.

Graduate from an established, accredited BSW program with a 100-year history of excellence in social work education.

The MSW experience increases career mobility and gives a broader range of job prospects.

Take advantage of student loans, scholarships, and career assistance resources available at Loyola.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Micro Practice Specialization

Advanced Clinical Practice Track
Migration Studies Track
Schools/PEL Track
Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselors (CADC) Track

Leadership, Mezzo, & Macro Practice Specialization (LMMP)

Leadership, Community, Advocacy, and Policy (LCAP) Track

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

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At Loyola University, application deadlines are for priority consideration, but rolling admissions continue on a space-available basis thereafter.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 after first semester senior year

The BSW degree can be completed in fall, spring or summer

The 5th year can begin in the fall, spring, or summer semesters

Behavioral Comportment: Any student who has demonstrated behaviors that are considered "disruptive" by Loyola University Chicago standards in classroom and/or community settings as part of academic coursework and/or the NASW Code of Ethics may be refused acceptance.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

54530 USD / year

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Out-of-State

54530 USD / year

≈ 54530 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

54530 USD / year

≈ 54530 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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Duration

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