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Social Work practice grounded in a social justice ethic.

Social Workers make a critical difference in the lives of individuals and communities. With a foundational emphasis on a philosophy of social justice, Governors State’s Master of Social Work (MSW) prepares advanced practitioners in Social Work to lead, implement, and support social action agendas. The work they do today will last well beyond the lifetimes of those they help, because every life, and every community, is interlocked with the lives and communities that surround them.

You’ll gain the skills and knowledge you need to empower ethnically, racially, and culturally diverse at-risk populations. And you’ll know how to build the community resources that lead to that empowerment. You’ll learn how to provide the best possible resources for individuals–but you’ll see the broader picture, too. Your understanding of social justice issues will allow you to recognize the role that social and economic structures play in repressing human agency.

Reach your career goals.

As a graduate student of the MSW program, you will focus your studies in one of three areas of specialization: social work practice with children, adolescents, and families; school social work practice; and holistic practice. These specializations are grounded in evidence-based and best practice in primary care settings and will prepare you to enter the field of social work enabled to empower individuals and communities.

Why get a Master’s Degree in Social Work?

Social workers help people solve and cope with problems in their everyday lives. As an advanced practitioner of Social Work, you’ll be prepared to work collaboratively as a partner in “communities of resistance” and to advocate for change in oppressive institutional arrangements.

Delivery Format

Achieve your Master of Social Work degree in as little as two years. Governors State’s 32-credit hour MSW program is offered full-time or part time for added flexibility. Students who have not completed the foundational requirements (32 credit hours) for the program can complete all 60 credit-hours within four years.