Location:

Joliet, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Social Work

Program Overview

Program Description:

MSW program is a generalist degree designed for working professionals because it offers convenient Friday/Saturday classes. The program combines both theoretical and practical knowledge, so that students earn a degree that is highly respected in the work place. The program’s foundation courses contain content and learning experiences that all MSW graduates need for competent, generalist social work practice. Supervised field work is required in the first and second years. USF’s MSW program is designed for working professionals because it offers convenient Friday/Saturday classes. Full-time students attending classes on Fridays and Saturdays can expect to complete the degree in two years or four semesters. Advance standing students (those with a BSW from an accredited program) should anticipate one academic year for completion. Part-time students are welcome.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

All programs are accredited by the North Central Association - Higher Learning Commission. In addition, the program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSW).

Requirements:

* GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) in all undergraduate work; if the GPA is less than 3.0 the applicant may be requested to submit scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Previous study should include work in the liberal arts, including statistics and human biology * Two letters of recommendation * A personal statement which should include the applicant’s qualifications and motivations for entering the field of social work and his/her areas of special interest in terms of fields of practice and special populations. The statement should be about two or three pages in length and address the applicant’s ability to collaborate with others and readiness to learn in the classroom and in the field practicum