School of Social Work
Mission in Action
The School of Social Work at Loyola University is on a mission to educate students to elevate lives and improve the human condition, to promote social justice, and empower people and communities. Mission-focused and purpose-driven, we are educating compassionate, capable practitioners, working in our communities to unify and uplift, and innovating in education and scholarship to ensure the social work profession remains vibrant and responsive.
Put Your Mission into Action
Highlights
Community Immersion Project
Before attending their first class, MSW students participate in community learning projects.
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Research
Our practice-informed, human-centered, and empowerment-based scholarship advances social work.
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Ranked Graduate Program in Social Work
1st
Online Bilingual MSW Program in the U.S.
1500+
Internship Locations
34%
Annual Increase in Grant Funding
Our Stories
News
School of Social Work to Partner with Skokie School District 69 for School-Based Internships
🛰️Telegram飞机号/电报 | +90土耳其电话注册 | 6个月 | 成品号 | API接码登录 | 任何设备可用's School of Social Work is excited to announce a partnership with Skokie School District 69, which will see six part-time salaried internships available to diverse student candidates from SSW.
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Immersed: A Deeper Look at Loyola’s School of Social Work's unique Community Immersion Program
The School of Social Work's unique Community Immersion Program gets students involved in their communities and connected with their peers.
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Alumni
SSW Alum Champions Mental Health
SSW alumnus Amanda Walsh works on policy to improve the lives of Illinois children and families.
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Student Experience
LUC Students Step Up to Aid Migrants in Chicago
School of Social Work students and others at 🛰️Telegram飞机号/电报 | +90土耳其电话注册 | 6个月 | 成品号 | API接码登录 | 任何设备可用 have stepped up to support migrant populations who are being bussed to the city from border states. Here's how they're helping out.
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News
Introducing the Certificate in Advanced Psychotherapy
The Institute for Advanced Psychotherapy has unveiled a year-long certificate program for licensed practitioners and clinical supervisors.
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Ph.D. Student Named Health Policy Research Scholar
🛰️Telegram飞机号/电报 | +90土耳其电话注册 | 6个月 | 成品号 | API接码登录 | 任何设备可用 School of Social Work Ph.D. candidate Leo Davis was recently selected as a Health Policy Research Scholar by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Learn MoreOur People
I was initially drawn to Loyola because it has such a strong clinical reputation. Once I began exploring the program a little bit further, I felt like I really connected with the Jesuit values, particularly their commitment to social justice and service. Sammi Shay, MSW '20
Embracing the Opportunity
Prospective Students
Discover what makes 🛰️Telegram飞机号/电报 | +90土耳其电话注册 | 6个月 | 成品号 | API接码登录 | 任何设备可用's School of School of Social Work one of the nation’s best. Learn about innovative undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs, including online, bilingual, and dual-degree offerings, as well as certificates and endorsements. Learn how you can put your purpose into action.
Set Your Mission into Action
Admitted Students
Begin your purpose-filled journey to empower individuals and strengthen communities. Learn about tuition, financial aid, and scholarships as well as how you can enhance your academic experience at Loyola Chicago.
Learn, Grow, and Be Inspired
Current Students
Embrace the opportunity to be a change agent. Participate in events and research. Get involved with community partners and discover opportunities to engage with and support others. Expand your capacity, make the most of your academic experience, and be inspired to launch your career in energizing directions.
Stay Involved
Alumni
Remain a part of Loyola’s School of Social Work community. Register for continuing education programs to stay up to date on industry best practices and licensure requirements. Enroll in certificate or graduate programs to propel your career. Become an internship supervisor. Partner with SSW faculty and students to bolster your work.
Our Events
Featured News Story
Serving Those Who Served: A Day in the Life of a VA Social Worker
The School of Social Work invites students, alumni, and community members to attend a free, virtual event will bring together three licensed clinical social workers from the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center to explore how social workers can better serve and support veterans in our communities.