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Loyola University Chicago (LUC) is a Jesuit Catholic institution committed to advancing knowledge for the benefit of society. As an independent urban university with comprehensive academic programs and healthcare offerings, it upholds Jesuit Catholic values by fostering intellectual curiosity among students, faculty, and staff. This pursuit of knowledge aims to serve humanity and contribute to global betterment. LUC embodies core Jesuit principles including personal attention, knowledge cultivation for societal improvement, and advocacy for social justice. The university prioritizes human dignity, compassion toward others, and putting faith into action through justice-oriented service. The BSW program's objective is to equip students with foundational generalist skills for professional social work practice across diverse environments.