Chicago,
IL,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Social Work / MA in Social Justice in Chicago United States | Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago
|
Chicago United States
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Qualification
Double Major Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
23,338
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The MSW/MA in Social Justice dual degree program focuses on teamwork and community engagement, aiming to develop leaders for impactful organizations serving both local and international communities. As a participant in this program, you'll learn at a Jesuit university where service and justice are core values, located in an urban setting that offers exceptional opportunities for advancing social justice and community activism. Understanding the interconnected nature of social work and social justice in both theory and practice, Loyola's School of Social Work (SSW) and Institute of Pastoral Studies (IPS) jointly provide this MSW/MA in Social Justice. This program is perfect for individuals aspiring to work with organizations that support people and communities or drive societal transformation. The MSW/MASJ emphasizes collaborative efforts and community initiatives at intermediate and large-scale levels. Consequently, the MSW/MASJ program cultivates leadership skills for organizations creating meaningful change worldwide while establishing a strong theoretical foundation for transformative work.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Application requirements for the Social Work/Social Justice MSW/MA include:
Transcripts
2 References
3.0 Minimum GPA
Statement of Purpose
Statement of Purpose Details
Applicants to a dual degree program should address both the statement of purpose prompt for the Social Work MSW program and the prompt below in one 1,500 word essay.
Please submit a 1,500-word essay describing your personal, educational, professional, and ministerial background and how these have prepared you for the specific Master's program for which you have applied.
Applicants must submit official transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work. To be eligible for admission, your transcript must show an earned bachelor's degree or a bachelor's degree in progress. Certified copies of transcripts are acceptable, faxed copies of transcripts are not considered official. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts, we have them on record. Copies of transcripts or transcripts not received in a sealed envelope from the university are considered unofficial. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts. We strongly encourage electronic submission of documents. Official transcripts should show a GPA of 3.0 or higher. In exceptional cases, applicants whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 may be admitted.
For the TOEFL, a minimum score of 79 on the iBT
For the IELTS, a minimum score of 6.0 is required.
Transcripts
2 References
3.0 Minimum GPA
Statement of Purpose
Statement of Purpose Details
Applicants to a dual degree program should address both the statement of purpose prompt for the Social Work MSW program and the prompt below in one 1,500 word essay.
Please submit a 1,500-word essay describing your personal, educational, professional, and ministerial background and how these have prepared you for the specific Master's program for which you have applied.
Applicants must submit official transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work. To be eligible for admission, your transcript must show an earned bachelor's degree or a bachelor's degree in progress. Certified copies of transcripts are acceptable, faxed copies of transcripts are not considered official. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts, we have them on record. Copies of transcripts or transcripts not received in a sealed envelope from the university are considered unofficial. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts. We strongly encourage electronic submission of documents. Official transcripts should show a GPA of 3.0 or higher. In exceptional cases, applicants whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 may be admitted.
For the TOEFL, a minimum score of 79 on the iBT
For the IELTS, a minimum score of 6.0 is required.
Tuition
USD
23,338