Overview

The Social Work program at National Louis University engages students through inclusive, community-centered educational experiences to develop and practice professional Social Work competencies necessary for effectively serving in diverse practice roles and communities, and successful application to Social Work graduate education pathways.

Career Outlook

Based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2018), employment opportunities in social work are projected to grow much faster than average (11 percent from 2018 to 2028), due to an aging population, additional home health care services, an increasing number of children living in poverty, increased social work needs in schools, and greater emphasis on substance-abuse treatment rather than imprisonment for drug offenders.

About half of social work jobs are expected to be in health care and social assistance industries, with about 30 percent of jobs in government agencies.

Graduates with a Social Work degree are also prepared for these fast-growing careers:

Child Welfare Specialist
Youth Worker
Crisis Response
Community Outreach Specialist
Prevention Educator Facilitator
Community Organizer
Substance Abuse Counselor
Disability Specialist
Social and Community Service Managers
Rehabilitation Case Worker
Corrections Specialist
Community Health Advocate
Program Coordinator

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Social Work program has achieved Candidacy for Accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation.

National Louis University (NLU) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of six accreditors recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Intercultural Competency
Interviewing and Assessment Skills
Collaborative Problem-Solving
Case Conceptualization
Culturally Grounded Practice Strategies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-04-08 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

180 quarter credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Semi-structured, Fully structured
Exams and graduation only, Regular optional meetings, Regular mandatory meetings
Only feedback on assignments and exams, Continuous support with feedback on request, Proactive tutoring and support
Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions), Online group works/assignments

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Social Work View 823 other Bachelors in Social Work in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete application
Proof of English scores or waiver
Official transcripts or NACES evaluation for credits earned outside of the USA

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

18999 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18999 USD per year during 48 months.
National

18999 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18999 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

18999 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18999 USD per year during 48 months.

Automatic scholarships are available to all international students ranging from 36% off tuition to 10% off tuition.

Living costs for Chicago

1297 - 2491 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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