Overview

Social Work-Women's and Gender Studies dual degree from DePaul University places a focus on gender, community and social justice.

The program can be completed in three years with classes available at both the Lincoln Park and Loop campuses.

Key Facts

Your classes will challenge you to see human behavior and your environment through the lens of a women’s and gender studies scholar. Take part in rigorous social work curriculum, while having access to Chicago-based organizations like the Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women's Network, the Illinois Safe Schools Alliance and About Face Theater.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Writing and Development

Human Behavior and the Social Environment

Social Work Research

Social Welfare Policy

Practice

Feminist Theories

Feminist Genealogies in Women's and Gender Studies

Globalization, Transnationalism, and Gender

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

76 SCH

You’ll complete 76 credit hours in the MSW program and 32 credit hours in the Women’s and Gender Studies program.

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Social Work Gender & Sexuality Studies View 583 other Masters 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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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit an online application

Official transcripts

Essay

Two letters of recommendation

A writing sample

Curriculum vitae or résumé

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20570 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20570 USD / year

≈ 20570 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20570 USD / year

≈ 20570 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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

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Living costs

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