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Overview
Choose from one of two concentrations:
- The Community Practice concentration prepares you to lead human service organizations.
- The Forensic Social Work concentration prepares you for practice and advocacy in settings where human services and the legal system intersect.
You’ll be grouped in a small cohort, which enables you to get to know your colleagues and receive individualized attention from your professors.
The Master of Social Work (MSW) program from DePaul University is offered on the Loop Campus and can be completed on either a full-time (two years) or part-time (four years) basis. Classes are held on weekday afternoons and evenings. Field placements will require daytime availability and are offered across the Chicago area.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Professional Writing And Development
- Human Behavior And The Social Environment
- Social Work Research
- Social Welfare Policy
- Foundation Field Education
- Fund Development And Management
- Community Practice
- Advanced Field Education
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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More details
For admission in the autumn quarter, the deadline for full-time applicants is April 1 and the deadline for part-time applicants is July 1.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
88 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Social Work Sociology View 618 other Masters in Sociology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.7
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Personal Statement (four essay questions accessible through the online application)
- Two references (references may be submitted by letter, email, or the online application's reference tool) from supervisors or instructors who have known you for at least a year. One reference should address your work or professional potential while the second reference should address your academic potential. If you cannot provide the two types of references, please explain your circumstances in a cover letter attached to the application.
- Official Transcripts from each educational institution you have attended.
- An updated resume or C.V.
- A non-refundable application processing fee of $40.00.
Tuition Fee
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International
32076 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 729 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
32076 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 729 USD per credit during 24 months.
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
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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