Overview

Key facts

Gain valuable real-world experiences as you earn a CSWE-accredited MSW in a format that fits your life. Whether you choose to study with us in person or through our online Master of Social Work program, you’ll experience the interdisciplinary, family-centered and globally focused curriculum that sets Dominican apart.

Option to study 100% online, with a first-weekend residency in-person at Dominican or online to launch your graduate experience; available to residents of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Wisconsin
Convenient campus locations in the Chicago area (River Forest and Grayslake)
Full-time or part-time options, as well as daytime, evening and weekend classes so you can complete your degree in a time frame that works for you
Small classes that allow you to get to know your professors and your fellow students, even online
Social work scholarships that help make earning your MSW more affordable Learn more with Social Work program from Illinois Dominican University.

Programme Structure

MSW Tracks

Focus your studies and build your career in the area that matters most to you. Choose from the following tracks:

Aging, Adulthood and Gerontology
Children, Youth and Family
Global Social Work Practice for Immigrants and Refugees
Health and Well-Being
Military
School Social Work

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

River Forest, United States

Disciplines

Social Work 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

You will need the following materials:

A completed online application
Official transcripts from all institutions attended
Two recommendations (one from an academic reference and one from a professional reference)
Personal statement
GRE or GMAT scores are not required

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25500 USD / year

≈ 25500 USD / year
Out-of-State

25500 USD / year

≈ 25500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

25500 USD / year

≈ 25500 USD / year

Living costs

River Forest

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Social Work.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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