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Undergraduate Admission
Incoming students may declare social work as their major on their admission application. However, formal admittance to the BSW program is made by application after students have completed Introduction to Social Work (SOWK 200) and Social Policy I (SOWK 201) with an overall grade point average of 2.5 and at least a B in these courses.
To apply for admission and scholarship consideration, please visit the Office of Undergraduate Admission and indicate your interest in social work on your application. For more information, see the following resources:
- Academic Brochure (PDF)
- Apply Now (Online Application)
- Contact Undergrad Admission
- Freshmen Admissions
- Transfer Admissions
- Other Admission Information
- Request Information
- Schedule a Visit
All questions regarding freshman admission and admission criteria should be directed to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 312.915.6500
The new BSW and 1st year MSW curriculum include:
- Revised required courses that meet all CSWE accreditation standards and competencies,
- Development of a checklist to ensure all required infused content is present in all courses, and
- A reduction in credit hours for the required BSW major social work courses: the current 41 credit hours is revised to 32 credit hours
- The change in the BSW program does not change the required 15 credit hours of required social science courses or the overall requirement for 120 credit hours for a bachelor’s degree.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSW/MSW 5-year Program | Admission |
February 1 September 15 February 1 |
Fall Spring Summer |
| 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 Online Program | Admission | July 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.
Undergraduate Admission
Incoming students may declare social work as their major on their admission application. However, formal admittance to the BSW program is made by application after students have completed Introduction to Social Work (SOWK 200) and Social Policy I (SOWK 201) with an overall grade point average of 2.5 and at least a B in these courses.
To apply for admission and scholarship consideration, please visit the Office of Undergraduate Admission and indicate your interest in social work on your application. For more information, see the following resources:
- Academic Brochure (PDF)
- Apply Now (Online Application)
- Contact Undergrad Admission
- Freshmen Admissions
- Transfer Admissions
- Other Admission Information
- Request Information
- Schedule a Visit
All questions regarding freshman admission and admission criteria should be directed to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 312.915.6500
The new BSW and 1st year MSW curriculum include:
- Revised required courses that meet all CSWE accreditation standards and competencies,
- Development of a checklist to ensure all required infused content is present in all courses, and
- A reduction in credit hours for the required BSW major social work courses: the current 41 credit hours is revised to 32 credit hours
- The change in the BSW program does not change the required 15 credit hours of required social science courses or the overall requirement for 120 credit hours for a bachelor’s degree.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSW/MSW 5-year Program | Admission |
February 1 September 15 February 1 |
Fall Spring Summer |
| 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 Online Program | Admission | July 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.