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Dean's Message

Welcome to Dominican University 's Graduate School of Social Work. I realize that, as an individual considering admission to a master’s program, you have many options. I’d like to share some information about our school to help you make your decision.

Our curriculum is unique with its emphasis on globally focused, family-centered practice. Dominican University offers the first MSW program in Illinois to specialize in this globally oriented curriculum. We believe that the global focus is necessary for training and developing social workers to practice in the 21st century. Our full-time, clinical and part-time faculty possess a wide range of social work practice skills and expertise. They have worked in a variety of settings, including child welfare services, developmental disabilities programs, domestic violence-prevention services, health/mental health settings, human trafficking prevention services, substance abuse facilities, private practice and international community development.

Our concentration in globally focused, family-centered practice offers a wide variety of field work experiences, including schools, hospitals, family service agencies, child welfare and geriatric settings, as well as planning and community development agencies. These options offer opportunities to practice social work at the micro or clinical level as well as at the macro or social development level. Field sites span downtown Chicago and the city’s surrounding suburbs. Additionally, for those interested, our global focus includes options for overseas field placement opportunities. Our MSW program offers a flexible schedule of day and night classes available for both full-time and part-time students. For those who qualify, we offer a nine-month full-time advanced-standing program and a two-year, part-time advanced-standing program.

I hope you will consider applying to the Graduate School of Social Work at Dominican University. I am confident you will find the program life-changing, applicable to your area of interest, and professionally challenging. We are committed to providing a high-quality MSW program that is student-centered and focused on your professional development. If there is anything I can do to assist in your decision, please do not hesitate to contact my office.

Sincerely,
Mark E. Rodgers, DSW, LCSW, BCD
Dean/Professor
Graduate School of Social Work