Chicago,
IL,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Social Work / MA in Women's Studies and Gender Studies 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
20,004
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
The Women's and Gender Studies graduate programs integrate courses from multiple academic departments to examine how power structures influence knowledge production, particularly regarding intersections of gender, sexuality, and race, while developing innovative approaches to advance social equity. Loyola's WSGS program fosters an interdisciplinary, culturally rich academic environment characterized by close collaboration, social activism, and dedication to continuous critical analysis and creative scholarship. Among select universities nationwide, Loyola Chicago provides a unique combined degree in Social Work and Women's and Gender Studies. This dual MA/MSW program accelerates degree completion through cross-counted coursework, enabling WSGS scholars to apply theoretical knowledge in practical contexts while equipping social work students with specialized skills for gender-focused practice. Prospective candidates must submit separate applications meeting each program's admission standards and are advised to consult with both program directors during the application process.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Application requirements for the Social Work/Women's Studies and Gender Studies MSW/MA include:
Transcripts
2 References
3.0 Minimum GPA
Resume/CV
Statement of Purpose
Writing Sample
Please note that a personal statement is required for each degree program.
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.
Write a brief statement describing your academic and research interests as well as your professional goals. Please note that this program has a research paper requirement.
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.
IELTS - 6.0
TOEFL (IBT) - 79
Transcripts
2 References
3.0 Minimum GPA
Resume/CV
Statement of Purpose
Writing Sample
Please note that a personal statement is required for each degree program.
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.
Write a brief statement describing your academic and research interests as well as your professional goals. Please note that this program has a research paper requirement.
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.
IELTS - 6.0
TOEFL (IBT) - 79
Tuition
USD
20,004