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Social Work Degree Programs

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Make a difference in a rapidly changing world. Our CSWE-accredited social work programs offer respected, flexible and highly valued degrees—with advanced standing options to help you earn your degree faster. Find your program at Dominican ›

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Gain a Global Perspective in a CSWE-Accredited Social Work Program

From helping individuals and families to advocating for entire populations, your career as a social worker can make a real difference. It all starts here at Dominican University.

We take a global approach to social work education. Why? Because we know context matters in social work. Context for communities, for culture and for each individual’s experiences in the greater world. We work hard to expand knowledge and lower barriers for aspiring social workers so they can become the advocates people need—whether working in gerontology, military social work, child welfare, health care settings, schools, or with immigrants and refugees.

Whether you study social work online or on campus, you’ll collaborate with faculty and peers, enjoy in-field experiences and develop real-world skills that will help you serve and advocate for your clients in the field. And you’ll be prepared to compete in the workforce thanks to our MSW degree tracks in critical areas of focus as well as our dual-degree programs.

Join us and help impact real change as a Dominican-educated social worker.

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Choose Your Social Work Degree Program (with Online or On-Campus Options)

  • Master of Social Work (MSW) ›
  • MSW/Aging, Adulthood and Gerontology Track ›
  • MSW/Children, Youth and Family Track ›
  • MSW/Global Social Work Practice for Immigrants and Refugees Track ›
  • MSW/Health and Well-Being Track ›
  • MSW/Military Social Work Track ›
  • MSW/School Social Work Track ›
  • MSW/Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) › Dual Degree
  • MSW/Master of Arts in Mediation and Conflict Resolution (MMCR) › Dual Degree
  • MSW/Master of Business Administration (MBA) › Dual Degree
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) to Master of Social Work (MSW) › Accelerated Program
  • Gerontology › Certificate
  • School Social Work › Endorsement
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Our Respected Master of Social Work (MSW) Program Is Now Online

Enter a rigorous program that offers the flexibility and support you need to move your career forward.

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Why Dominican

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Outstanding placement, with 100% of a recent cohort employed within nine months of graduation

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Advanced standing track that helps you finish faster (for students who enter with a BSW)

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Recognized as No. 1 Best Value in Chicagoland by U.S. News & World Report

"The program provides students with a lot of hands-on experiences. I didn’t just learn about the field, I experienced it while I was still a student."

Michel Torres, MSW

Degree Financing and More

Get Help with Financing

Our Office of Financial Aid can help you navigate the financing process. And our departmental scholarship can help you save even more.

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Already Have Your MSW? Go Further

We offer gerontology and school social work certificates to help you advance in the area that interests you.

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Become a Leader in the Field

Through innovative research and continued field instructor training, we’re helping social workers drive real change.

Learn More About the School of Social Work ›

Start Your Journey in Social Work

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Whether you’re just starting your search for social work degree options, or you know you want to take the next step at Dominican, our Office of Admission has resources to help you through the process. We can answer your questions about graduate degree financing, which social work program is right for you and how to start the application process. Contact us to get started.

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