Normal,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Social Work - School Social Work (Advanced Standing) in Normal United States | Illinois State University
Illinois State University
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Normal United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,166
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The School Social Work specialization equips you with the expertise to support students during critical moments. You'll complete a year-long practicum in a school environment, working alongside educators and families. This hands-on experience involves developing tailored education plans (IEPs) to meet student requirements. Your role includes offering counseling to individuals, groups, and families while connecting students with external resources when necessary. As an advocate, you'll ensure students receive essential services beyond school walls. The Illinois State Board of Education mandates passing the state's social work content exam for Professional Educator's License eligibility with School Social Work endorsement. Advanced Standing admission is available for those holding a CSWE-accredited BSW degree earned within the past eight years (international social work degrees are ineligible). Applicants must indicate Advanced Standing qualifications during application, verified through transcript review and CSWE accreditation checks. All standard university and program admission criteria still apply for Advanced Standing candidates.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Must have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year
present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned.
A student applying to this program should have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework or any previous work in a master's program.
An applicant with a social work degree from an international program may choose not to have their degree evaluated by ISWDRES. If an applicant with a social work degree from an international program declines to have their degree evaluated by ISWDRES, they will apply for admission to the full program, and will not be considered for advanced standing.
TOEFL score of at least 79 iBT or equivalent, the minimum acceptable IELTS score is 6.5 band.
present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned.
A student applying to this program should have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework or any previous work in a master's program.
An applicant with a social work degree from an international program may choose not to have their degree evaluated by ISWDRES. If an applicant with a social work degree from an international program declines to have their degree evaluated by ISWDRES, they will apply for admission to the full program, and will not be considered for advanced standing.
TOEFL score of at least 79 iBT or equivalent, the minimum acceptable IELTS score is 6.5 band.
Tuition
USD
13,166