Graduate Admission
Loyola's clinical social work focus prepares students to practice in areas where knowledge and skill in direct service are essential; including mental health, school social work, children and families, and health. The advanced practice domain of Leadership and Development in the Social Services offers strategies for effective non-profit management, grant-writing, staff supervision, and other leadership skills.
Application for admission to the School of Social Work is handled differently by each program. For more information please select from the programs below:
| Program Name | Admission Requirements | Application Deadline | Start Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (MSW) | Admission | May 1 November 1 May 1 | Fall Spring Summer I |
| MSW Advanced Standing Option * | Admission | May 1 | Fall |
| MSW Evening Program | Admission | May 1 | Fall |
| Maestría Bilingüe en Trabajo Social en Línea | Admisión | 1 de julio | Otoño |
| Maestría Bilingüe en Trabajo Social en Línea - Nivel Avanzado | Admisión | 1 de noviembre | Primavera |
| Online MA in Public Service Leadership | Admission | May 1 | Fall |
| MSW/JD | Admission | May 1 | Fall |
| MSW/MJ in Child & Family Law | Admission | May 1 | Fall |
| MSW/MDiv | Admission | May 1 | Fall |
| MSW/MA in Social Justice | Admission | May 1 | Fall |
| MSW/MA in Women's Studies | Admission | May 1 | Fall |
| MSW/MPH (Master of Public Health) | Admission | May 1 | Fall |
| PhD in Social Work | Admission | January 1 | Fall |
| Post-MSW PEL: School Social Work Endorsement | Admission | April 1 | Fall |
| Certificate in Advanced School Mental Health | Admission | August 1 | Fall |
| Certificate in Alcohol and Other Drug Counseling | Admission | December 1 |
Please note: The deadlines for priority consideration for scholarships are as follows: March 1 (Fall, Summer II terms) and October 1 (Spring).
* Deadline for School Social Work Track for MSW or MSW Advanced Standing option is March 1. See program page for additional requirements.
* Deadline for Post-MSW PEL: School Social Worker Endorsement - Advanced Standing option is April 1. See program page for additional requirements.
* Spring MSW applicants wishing to start field placement in their first semester must apply by October 1st in order to increase chances of spring field placement.
