Welcome to the CSU MSW Program

Entering the MSW program is the beginning of an exciting and challenging adventure in learning.

We believe you will find the small class (8-20 students), evening and week-end schedule, and close communication with faculty promotes a student centered culture of learning and personal development. Students find mentors among faculty (and sometimes among fellow students who may have ten or twenty years of professional experience) who can enrich the academic content of their studies.

The MSW program offers three specializations: Direct Practice with Families, Program Planning and Administration of Services to Families and Children and School Social Work. These specializations utilize the Family Centered Model as the framework for a holistic approach to service, research and policy.

We also offer a post MSW Type 73 program. This program offers the opportunity for only MSW graduates to obtain the certification to become a school social worker.

Our program offers more than 100 different options for field practicum placements to broaden and enrich the theories and skills taught in the classroom. We work closely with students to determine the best match for an optimum learning experience.

All prospective students are encouraged to attend a pre-admission meeting. These are held the second Monday of each month of the academic year at 5:30 p.m.(Call 773.995.2207)

The Chicago State University MSW program is accredited by the council on Social Work Education (CSWE).